Overview
Position: Linehaul Operations Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Linehaul Planner to join our team. This role involves both real-time problem-solving and long-term strategic planning to ensure smooth, cost-effective operations across our network. You’ll play a key part in supporting the performance and efficiency of our linehaul and hub operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute effective linehaul plans, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals
* React quickly to network and hub issues, resolving them in real time to minimize disruption
* Collaborate with customers to ensure effective planning and alignment with service requirements
* Conduct regular cost reviews, identifying opportunities for cost reduction without compromising service
* Maximise transport and network efficiency through data-driven decision making
* Work closely with operational teams (Sites, ROMs, and Control Tower) to support customer needs and manage volume movements cost-effectively
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in fleet management, transport planning, or a similar logistics environment
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and make quick, informed decisions
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Good analytical ability with a focus on continuous improvement
Career Development
We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path atDHL eCommerce UK.
What will you need to do next?
If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV.
Diversity and Inclusion
As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.
We’re committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.
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