UK Inbound Planning Manager | First-Line Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4% 


Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Rugby is seeking a Planning First Line Manager to lead the UK inbound planning team across shifts. You will drive scheduling, vendor communications, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver timely collections and optimized operations.

Ideal candidates will have prior team leadership, transport planning experience, and proficiency with Paragon planning tools. A proactive, strategic mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Transport and route planning.
• Have previous team supervisor/management experience.
• Experience using the Paragon Planning tool is desirable.
• Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving.
• You're a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning team and play a key role in the development of people and processes across the account areas. Your leadership will inspire and motivate our team to reach new heights!
• Streamline Processes: Lead and support the Vendor Comunication team to ensure collections are agreed and planned for the following day.
• Bring together the Inbound and Outbound operations to create synergies and cost savings.
• Monitor Performance: Track key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed our goals.
• Foster Collaboration: Build a strong team culture that values communication, accountability and teamwork. Together, we'll achieve great results!
• To ensure strong and effective relationships are mainted with both customer and account team.

Skills

Leadership

Transport planning

Team supervision

Communication skills

Tools

Paragon

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Rugby is seeking a Planning First Line Manager to lead the UK inbound planning team across shifts. You will drive scheduling, vendor communications, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver timely collections and optimized operations.

Ideal candidates will have prior team leadership, transport planning experience, and proficiency with Paragon planning tools. A proactive, strategic mindset and strong communication are essential.