Overview
Location: Birmingham - Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.
We're now looking for a Freight Planner.
To learn more about who we are: We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.
BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE: At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.
Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing a date to be confirmed. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities. Applications are reviewed continuously and the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
Responsibilities
* Produce and maintain both strategic plans ensuring optimal solutions are achieved from both a cost and service level perspective.
* Significant personal contribution towards optimisation activities that drive cost down solutions without affecting service levels.
* Data analysis to forecast future and retrospective volumes to assess impact to freight plans.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal colleagues, including senior management.
Qualifications & Experience
* Planning & operational experience in LLP operations in the Supply Chain division and multi-modal transport operations (Road, Air & Sea).
* Knowledge of systems such as CMMS/SAP would be advantageous.
* IT literate, with Microsoft Office packages.
* Experience in Excel-based data analysis.
Benefits
* 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.
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