European Planner Birmingham, England
Job description
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: European Planner
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, flexibility is required
Criminal Check required: YES
Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.
At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”
If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.
We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;
- Ensure that DHL service providers have agreed and sign off any contingency plan and have the correct resources available to act upon the plan, includes vendors. Carriers, EU and Uk consolidation sites, DHL Hams Hall Xdock etc..
- Liaise with DHL carriers to arrange transport for the contingency planning, sourcing other carriers where required to smooth out the collection plan as much as possible.
- Liaise with Billing/Payable Team to ensure correct cost recovery against the responsible party and any subsequent invoicing requirements
- Escalation of issues including transit delays, to appropriate contacts, including supervisor, management, customer & third party service providers.
- Ensure adherence to internal and external costs agreements and procedures, to avoid and report financial loss and or financial discrepancies
You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Operational experience is desirable
- Working for a large automotive contract
- IT Literate, Microsoft office packages
- Planning experience, particularly in automotive would be desirable
What will you get in return?
As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, simple savings and financial education. You and your family can also access our mental health app on the go, free mortgage and Will advice as well as hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more is hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.
What you'll need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.
