Global Load & Capacity Planner

DHL Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 246,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Express Hong Kong is seeking a dedicated Load Planner to optimize cargo space and flight capacity, ensuring efficient capacity usage across the DHL network. You will collaborate with global teams andSales to maintain high service levels.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, knowledge of DHL products, and hands-on experience with load planning and space optimization. Candidates must adapt quickly to changing demands and shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of DHL products and processes including aircraft and truck specifications.
• Experience in load planning and space optimization to ensure maximum utilization of available cargo space.
• Strong decision-making abilities, especially under time-sensitive conditions where planning adjustments need to be implemented quickly.
• Flexibility to adjust plans quickly in response to changing demand or unexpected disruptions.
• High level of precision to manage weight limits, space constraints, and ensure data accuracy in planning systems.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis tools for forecasting and optimization.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including sales teams, operations, and customers.
• Evident team player with a high collaborative focus
• Proficiency with all key PC applications
• Shift duty is required.

Responsibilities

• Understands the customer needs and ensures execution of the contractual agreements with customers with regard to capacity access and prioritization of the products on the network
• Implements the optimization of flight load planning
• Work closely with colleagues across the globe to ensure optimum utilization and resource management of multi-leg movements.
• Ensure optimum utilization of the available ACS capacity on the DHL flown and trucking network
• Use load optimization software, such as iCargo & CAT, to balance cargo weight and volume effectively, preventing overloading or unused space.
• Identify opportunities to enhance capacity optimization.
• Communicate with sales teams to provide visibility into available cargo space and discuss potential overbookings.
• Track daily flight capacity and cargo load factors to make adjustments in real-time as needed.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting cargo operations, ensuring adherence to industry and other relevant standards.

Skills

Load planning

Space optimization

Data accuracy

Decision making

Communication

Team player

PC proficiency

Flexibility

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

iCargo

CAT load software

Job description

DHL Express Hong Kong is seeking a dedicated Load Planner to optimize cargo space and flight capacity, ensuring efficient capacity usage across the DHL network. You will collaborate with global teams andSales to maintain high service levels.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, knowledge of DHL products, and hands-on experience with load planning and space optimization. Candidates must adapt quickly to changing demands and shifts.