Transport Planner

DHL Supply Chain; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain management company is looking for a Transport Planner in Peterborough. The successful candidate will manage logistics movements, liaise with drivers, and ensure efficient transport planning. Must have previous experience in transport planning, strong administrative skills, and proficiency with relevant IT tools. This role offers a full-time, permanent position with benefits including 25 days annual leave, flexible working options, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Previous Transport Planning experience is essential.
• Excellent communication both verbally and written is necessary.
• IT Literate in Transport Planning system.

Responsibilities

• Manage and book logistics movements as part of a servicing contract.
• Communicate with third party drivers to meet customer bookings.
• Update transport planning systems for accurate allocations.

Skills

Transport Planning experience

Strong administration experience

Excellent communication

Data analysis skills

Team Player

Tools

Paragon planning tool

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Position: Transport Planner
Location: East of England Showground, Peterborough (PE2)
Shift pattern: Monday-Friday. Day time hours (08:00-16:00)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Rev up your career with DHL's Finished Vehicle Solutions as a Transport Planner! Join our team and help steer the efficient transportation of Genesis vehicles. If you love logistics and want to make a real impact while having fun, this is the perfect ride for you! Buckle up and apply today!

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• To manage and book logistics movements as part of a servicing contract ensuring all vehicles are transported from customer home addresses to the servicing centre and returned once the servicing is completed
• Pro actively communicate with site transporter and third party drivers to ensure customer bookings are met within SLA
• Work with on site servicing team to ensure PDI's are completed to avoid delays and shortfalls of brand targets
• Update transport planning systems to reflect the updated transport planning move allocation with carriers
• Communicate planned moves with transport companies in advance to ensure correct resourcing levels and smooth deliveries
• Use monthly reporting to review move efficiency tracking to understand where efficiency improvements can be made
• Monthly invoicing and back up and sense check the data before sending to the brand 3 working days after month end

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous Transport Planning experience is essential
• Strong administration experience
• Excellent communication both verbally and written (Liaising with internal and external stakeholders)
• Experience using Paragon planning tool or similar would be desirable
• IT Literate - Transport Planning system (Paragon), Excel, Word and Outlook
• Data analysis skills with excellent attention to detail
• Team Player with the proven ability to take ownership of specific tasks

WHY JOIN US?

• Free on-site parking
• 25 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
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

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.

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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 8th December . Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.