Transport Planning First Line Manager-12 Month Fixed Term Contract

DHL Supply Chain; Wellesbourne; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (retail, childca

gym

Affordable loans & enhanced pension

24/7 employee support service with 1:

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Wellesbourne is seeking a Transport Planning First Line Manager to help shape a brand-new start-up operation from the ground up. This full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract role is based at Wellesbourne (CV35 9JY) with Monday–Friday office hours.

You will maintain and plan all transport activities, drive cost-effective inbound processes, and line-manage two colleagues while directly handling customer relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• The ability to stay focused for long periods
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• A strategic and analytical individual who strives to deliver the best possible results
• Previous experience in a similar role – desirable

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and planning all transport activities
• Cost effective inbound activities
• Line management of two colleagues including 1:1 meetings
• Managing the customers directly
• Following all the compliance rules and regulations

Job description

Pay Rate

£32,000.00 - £35,000.00 depending on experience

Contract Type

12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time)

Shift patterns

Monday - Friday (Office hours)

Location

Wellesbourne CV35 9JY

Be part of something new and exciting. At DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading logistics provider, our people keep the country moving—and now you have the chance to help shape a brand-new start-up operation from the ground up. Join us at the beginning of this journey and play a key role in building a high-performing, innovative team that will set the standard from day one. We're now seeking a Transport Planning First Line Manager to play a pivotal role in driving this next chapter of our journey.

What does the role entail?

• Maintaining and planning all transport activities
• Cost effective inbound activities
• Line management of two colleagues including 1:1 meetings
• Managing the customers directly
• Following all the compliance rules and regulations

What do we need from you?

• The ability to stay focused for long periods of time
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• A strategic and analytical individual who strives to deliver the best possible results
• Previous experience in a similar role – desirable

Why choose us?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

Our approach to diversity & inclusion?

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

Be an essential part of everyday life?

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.