Network Planners - Military veterans preferred

Pay Rate: £28,000
Grade: N
Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Shift patterns: Monday- Friday (Office Hours)
Location: Southampton, SO15 8TL

??Network Planner ??

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leading supply chain business that is recognised for it's excellence? DHL is on the lookout for a talented and motivated Network Planner to join our dynamic team!

As a Network Planner, you will play a crucial role in coordinating our daily warehouse and distribution requirements. You'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your expertise will help us optimise our network and deliver exceptional service to our customers.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To plan, execute inbound and outbound shipments predominantly across ENA but also globally using road and multimodal transportation.
• Operational and customer service responsibilities for the LLP services for BAT, this role will have direct customer and carrier liaison.
• To have detailed knowledge of customer's business in order to work closely with and enhance the customer's distribution network to its clients.
• To drive and increase customer service levels by driving the identification and implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives within the defined scope of the responsibilities on a YOY basis
• Planning & co-ordinating all supply chain activities as required within a team environment to ensure delivery of planned results.
• To understand the quality management aspects of the operation to ensure consistency of the highest levels of service delivery and cost control.
• To effectively engage with workstream / 3PL / customer leaders to deliver against assigned tasks, providing practical assistance and guidance as required

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous Network Planning Operational/Transport experience would be desirable
• SAP system knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of planning principles
• Good critical thinking skills
• Implementation delivery and change management experience
• Able to communicate across all levels of the business and with internal and external stakeholders

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 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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?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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