Planning First Line Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-31
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Huntingdon
United Kingdom

Pay Rate: £29, 233.72
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday flexible day time working
Location: Huntingdon, PE29 2XR

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 Warehouse First Line Manager to lead our warehouse planning and drive success.

If you're a hands on planner with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!

?WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Be accountable for delivering efficient and profitable warehouse plans in conjunction with network transport plans to meet the warehouse KPI's and support in meeting network KPI's and exceeding customer SLA's
  • Effectively manage warehouse resource planning, while also recognising and addressing skills gaps to drive continuous improvement
  • Influence, manage and maintain internal and external relationships across a variety of stakeholders, including agencies and our customers

  • Manage on site data and reporting including key performance data and weekly finance reports

?THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

  • Experience in a similar warehouse planning role within supply chain/ logistics
  • Excellent IT literacy - must be proficient in using Warehouse Management Systems (Blue Yonder experience is advantageous) and Microsoft Office - strong Excel experience is essential.
  • Great communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • A proactive, positive mindset that inspires and engages stakeholders

?WHY JOIN US?

  • Discretionary bonus based on performance
  • 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
  • Visit to learn more

?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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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