Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Worksop is seeking a Transport Planner to enhance the planning processes within their transport department. The ideal candidate will possess transport planning experience, a strong understanding of Driver Regulations, and effective problem-solving skills. This full-time role includes a competitive pay rate of £27,449.50 and the opportunity to join a generous pension scheme along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Previous transport planning experience is essential, ideally with FMCG customers.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 resources.
• Providing real-time monitoring to ensure that work is being completed within given timeframes.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Understanding of Driver Regulations

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

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
• 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.

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.

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