Transport Planner

<div class="earcu_posdescriptionContainer"><div class="earcu_posdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent (Full-Time)<br><strong>Working Hours</strong>: Any 5 from 7 | 7am-9am to 4pm-6pm<br><strong>Location: </strong>Daventry, NN6 7GW</p> <div> <p><strong>Are you experienced in transport planning and passionate about delivering efficient logistics solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where problem-solving and operational excellence are key?</strong></p> <p>We're looking for a <strong>Transport Planner</strong> to create and manage effective transport plans, optimise vehicle and driver utilisation, and ensure customer service levels and network KPIs are consistently achieved. You'll play a critical role in driving efficiency, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining strong relationships across operations, suppliers and customers.</p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE</strong></p> </div> <ul> <li>Plan and coordinate transport operations using TMS, including load building, route creation, and allocation of vehicles, trailers and drivers.</li> <li>Deliver transport plans within agreed deadlines while achieving utilisation, load fill and service KPIs.</li> <li>Monitor network performance, analyse operational data, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and profitability.</li> <li>Manage subcontractor and agency relationships, including securing additional resource where required to meet demand.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with transport sites, suppliers, customers and operational teams to ensure service excellence and effective communication.</li> </ul> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO </strong></p> <ul> <li>Someone with transport planning experience (essential) and a strong understanding of transport operations.</li> <li>An analytical problem-solver who can make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.</li> <li>A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders.</li> <li>An organised and disciplined individual with strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and transport management systems.</li> <li>Someone with a good understanding of driver regulations and a flexible approach to support operational requirements when needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHY JOIN US?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Free parking</li> <li>33 days annual leave</li> <li>We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview</li> <li>Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution</li> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations</li> <li>Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts</li> <li>Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice</li> <li>Visit <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain</a> to learn more</li> </ul> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong></p> <p>​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.</p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 31st September. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications 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. </p> <p>#DSCUKICF</p></div></div></div>

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