Transport Planner

DHL Germany; Worksop; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Worksop is seeking a Transport Planner to enhance planning processes in their transport department. This role involves delivering effective transport plans, exceeding customer service level agreements, and using ConnectTMS for operations. Candidates should possess prior transport planning experience, particularly with FMCG customers, alongside a strong understanding of Driver Regulations. The company offers a rewarding work environment and benefits including a generous pension scheme and healthcare consultations.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning, ideally with FMCG customers.
• Strong understanding of Driver Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a logical approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient and profitable transport plans.
• Meet Network KPIs and exceed customer SLAs.
• Build loads, create routes in ConnectTMS.
• Provide real-time monitoring within deadlines.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Understanding of Driver Regulations

Problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Tools

ConnectTMS

Job description

Pay Rate: £27, 449.50
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday Day Shift (predominantly working 9am - 5pm)
Location: Worksop - S80 3EG

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Transport Planner to play a vital role ensuring continuous improvement of planning processes within the transport department.

✅ A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Responsible for the delivery of efficient and profitable transport plans
• Meeting the Network KPI's and exceeding the customer SLA's
• Using ConnectTMS to build loads, create routes, allocate vehicles, trailers and driver resource to planning deadlines
• Providing real time monitoring to ensure that work is being completed within the given timeframes

✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous transport planning experience is essential, ideally working with FMCG customers
• Possesses a strong understanding of Driver Regulations and the Working Time Directive
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills with a logical, analytical approach
• Communicates effectively with strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

✅ WHY JOIN US?

• 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
• 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.

✅ 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 29th 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.

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