Transport Planner: Optimize Routes & KPIs (Flexible Hours)

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

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.