Logistics Planner: Route Optimization & Cost Control

DHL Supply Chain Phils., Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain Phils., Inc. in Metro Manila is seeking a Transportation Planner to ensure efficient planning and execution of customer orders while optimizing transport costs.

You will handle truck utilization, route planning, and coordination with customers and carriers. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 2 years in transportation operations or logistics, and proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in transportation operations or logistics.
• Experience with distribution and transport operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process customer orders through designated systems.
• Validate and confirm orders within the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Prepare and maintain order consignment planning schedules.
• Ensure FIFO principles in planning and dispatch of orders.
• Upload consolidated order files through DHL Link, FileZilla, or other approved platforms.
• Perform trip creation in TMS per business rules and requirements.
• Optimize truck utilization and route planning to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and ad hoc operational reports accurately and on time.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on service enhancement and cost optimization.

Skills

Transportation planning

TMS usage

Excel / data analysis

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Administration/Industrial Engineering

Tools

TMS

OMS

Excel

Job description

DHL Supply Chain Phils., Inc. in Metro Manila is seeking a Transportation Planner to ensure efficient planning and execution of customer orders while optimizing transport costs.

You will handle truck utilization, route planning, and coordination with customers and carriers. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 2 years in transportation operations or logistics, and proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Excel.