UK Optimisation and Planning Manager

DHL Group; Rugby; In loco; GBP 34.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free parking

On-site canteen

33 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

DHL Supply Chain in Rugby is seeking a Network Planning & Optimisation Manager to shape the future of our UK retail distribution network supporting TJX and other major customers.

You will lead network modelling, long-range forecasting, and cost-improvement programs across transport and warehouse operations, collaborating with customers and senior stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. Flexible patterns and strong leadership are valued in this role.

Competenze

• UK Transport Planning and Network Operations experience.
• Supply Chain, Logistics or Retail Distribution experience.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience delivering cost reduction and efficiency programmes.
• Stakeholder and customer relationship management experience.
• Project management and change management experience.
• Experience working across multiple sites or regions.
• People management or leadership experience.
• Transport Planning across a large operation.
• Deep understanding of UK trunking mechanics, driver hours/compliance.
• Experience in distinct pressures of fast-moving fashion/retail supply chains.

Mansioni

• Leading network modelling activities to identify the most efficient distribution and transport solutions.
• Conducting long-range forecasting and capacity planning to support future customer growth.
• Analysing operational and financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and performance improvements.
• Driving business transformation and change management programmes across the network.
• Working closely with operational teams, customers, and senior stakeholders to develop innovative solutions.
• Supporting the digitalisation of forecasting and planning processes.
• Reviewing outbound transport flows to ensure optimal network performance.
• Producing regular reports and recommendations for senior leadership teams.
• Contributing to customer reviews, strategic planning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting sustainability objectives through initiatives that help reduce the customer carbon footprint.
• managing a team

Conoscenze

Transport planning

Network operations

Data analysis

Cost reduction

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Leadership

Multi-site experience

UK trunking

Retail fashion

Descrizione del lavoro

Pay Rate: £37,500
Grade: RCS L
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Mon - Fri | 9:00 -17:00 | Flex Strat
Location: Rugby, CV23 OXF

At DHL Supply Chain, we're looking for a talented Network Planning & Optimisation Manager to help transform and optimise our UK retail distribution network supporting TJX, one of the world's leading off-price retailers.

What You'll Do

As our Network Planning & Optimisation Manager, you'll play a key role in developing future network strategies and delivering continuous improvement across transport and warehouse operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Leading network modelling activities to identify the most efficient distribution and transport solutions.
• Conducting long-range forecasting and capacity planning to support future customer growth.
• Analysing operational and financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and performance improvements.
• Driving business transformation and change management programmes across the network.
• Working closely with operational teams, customers, and senior stakeholders to develop innovative solutions.
• Supporting the digitalisation of forecasting and planning processes.
• Reviewing outbound transport flows to ensure optimal network performance.
• Producing regular reports and recommendations for senior leadership teams.
• Contributing to customer reviews, strategic planning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting sustainability objectives through initiatives that help reduce the customer carbon footprint.
• managing a team

Essential Experience

• UK Transport Planning and Network Operations experience
• Supply Chain, Logistics or Retail Distribution experience
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Experience delivering cost reduction and efficiency programmes
• Stakeholder and customer relationship management experience
• Project management and change management experience
• Experience working across multiple sites or regions
• People management or leadership experience
• Transport Planning across a large operation
• Deep understanding of UK trunking mechanics, driver hours/compliance.
• Experience in distinct pressures of fast-moving fashion/retail supply chains.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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

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