Transport Planner

DHL; Daventry; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Pension scheme with employer 8%

GP consultations

Discounts and savings

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Transport Planner in the United Kingdom to design and manage efficient transport plans, optimise vehicle and driver utilisation, and uphold service levels and network KPIs. The role emphasizes problem-solving, data analysis and continuous improvement within a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will collaborate with operations, suppliers and customers to ensure seamless transport execution, while leveraging TMS and Excel to deliver optimal results.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning is essential.
• Analytical thinker who makes decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and TMS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate transport operations using TMS, including load building, route creation, and allocation of vehicles, trailers and drivers.
• Deliver transport plans within deadlines while achieving utilisation, load fill and service KPIs.
• Monitor network performance, analyse operational data, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Manage subcontractor and agency relationships, including securing additional resource to meet demand.
• Build strong relationships with transport sites, suppliers, customers and operations teams to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Transport planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

TMS

Tools

TMS software

Route planning tools

Job description

Transport Planner Are you experienced in transport planning and passionate about delivering efficient logistics solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where problem-solving and operational excellence are key?

We're looking for a Transport Planner to create and manage effective transport plans, optimise vehicle and driver utilisation, and ensure customer service levels and network KPIs are consistently achieved. You'll play a critical role in driving efficiency, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining strong relationships across operations, suppliers and customers.

A typical day may involve:

• Plan and coordinate transport operations using TMS, including load building, route creation, and allocation of vehicles, trailers and drivers.
• Deliver transport plans within agreed deadlines while achieving utilisation, load fill and service KPIs.
• Monitor network performance, analyse operational data, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Manage subcontractor and agency relationships, including securing additional resource where required to meet demand.
• Build strong relationships with transport sites, suppliers, customers and operational teams to ensure service excellence and effective communication.

This role would suit people who:

• Someone with transport planning experience (essential) and a strong understanding of transport operations.
• An analytical problem-solver who can make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• An organised and disciplined individual with strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and transport management systems.
• Someone with a good understanding of driver regulations and a flexible approach to support operational requirements when needed.

Why join us?

• Free parking
• 33 days annual leave
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

Who we are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

Building an inclusive workplace

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.