Operational Planner Solihull, England
Job description
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: Operational Planner
Location: Solihull, Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: Monday - Friday (40hrs)
Criminal Check required: Yes (Basic)
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;
- To provide both day to day and strategic industrial engineering support on the JLR account
- Dealing with the optimisation of complex automotive I2M processes and systems by eliminating waste within the supply chain by figuring out how to do things better
- To provide Industrial Engineering interface and alignment for both operational and planning teams supporting the delivery of JLR's growth agenda
- The role will have full responsibility for leading and developing the roll out of MTM resource modelling and have access to the relevant central solutions design methodology
- The role will implement and support the operational teams in the identification and development of new best practices, providing costing and developing business concepts into solutions
You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
- Oral communication skills (including attending / leading meetings, simple presentations)
- Written communication skills (including writing appropriate email communications)
- Numerical skills (including the ability to complete and interpret KPI's and Graphs)
- Advanced computer literacy (use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, Internet/Intranet as appropriate)
- Microsoft Excel - Experience with Advanced Formulas and Macros
- Understanding of JIT Manufacturing, FMEA, Lean Methodolgies, 5s and Poke Yoke
- Experience of working in a pressured and highly time-sensitive environment
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, cycle to work scheme and financial education. You and your family can access our benefits portal on the go, with hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts including affordable refurbished and recycled technology and services such as free mortgage and Will advice. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more are 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.
