Strategic Multimodal Distribution Planner

Deutsche Post; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Distribution Planner based in Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland. This role coordinates multimodal shipments, manages documentation, forecasts demand, and drives KPI reporting to support efficient distribution.

You will collaborate with planning, customer service and other departments, act as the primary liaison for customers, ensure GDP/GxP compliance, and lead continuous improvements in processes and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in logistics, distribution planning, or supply chain management.
• Experience with logistics and supply chain management systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Knowledge of GDP, GMP and GxP would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with SAP, Power BI, Smartsheets and other listed tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track multimodal shipments, optimizing routes and carriers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Prepare and manage shipping documents, ensuring regulatory compliance and resolving documentation issues.
• Develop and adjust shipping forecasts based on supply-demand analysis to support downstream customer demand.
• Generate and analyse KPIs for planning and distribution, providing actionable insights for improvement.
• Work closely with planning, customer service and other departments to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries related to shipping and distribution, ensuring prompt issue resolution.
• Ensure distribution activities meet industry standards and GDP/GxP requirements, coordinating with Quality teams.
• Drive initiatives to improve distribution processes and data accuracy.

Skills

Logistics planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

ComplianceWire

Veeva Vault

Microsoft Office

Qlik

Power BI

Smartsheets

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Distribution Planner based in Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland. This role coordinates multimodal shipments, manages documentation, forecasts demand, and drives KPI reporting to support efficient distribution.

You will collaborate with planning, customer service and other departments, act as the primary liaison for customers, ensure GDP/GxP compliance, and lead continuous improvements in processes and data accuracy.