Transport Planner (Shifts)

Shift Based (12 hour shifts: 4 days on, 4 days off)

 

Who is DHL Global Forwarding?

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is part of the DHL Group.

While the DHL Group employs more than 580,000 people globally, DGF has around 31,000 freight forwarding experts in more than 190 countries around the world, with around 1,000 of us based in the UK across 15 Sites. As the experts in Freight Forwarding since 1815, we are the global specialists in Air, Ocean and Rail Freight. 

 

You name it, we’ve shipped it - from brown bears to aircraft engines, to lifesaving medicines and luxury cars! We are also proud to partner with some of the well-known global sporting series, movie franchises and music tours.

 

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to helping our Forwarders to realise their full potential, supported by our own development journey - Certified International Forwarder (CIF). 

 

Our Values 

Every day we are guided by our values: Passion, Entrepreneurship, Excellence and Teamwork.

We are extremely passionate about our people and what we do, which is why DHL Global Forwarding is recognised as a Top Employer and a Great Place to Work, because we are specialists in providing Excellence, Simply Delivered. 

 

In addition to our values, we promote an open and honest feedback culture based on Respect & Results, whereby our employees embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, while ensuring that we never compromise our integrity and compliance.

 

Role Overview            

As a Transport Planner, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all daily collections and delivery requirements are met, successfully communicate with all departments on operational issues, support the department in making sure all legal compliances are adhered to.

 

Key Responsibilities:


* An experienced person with the capability to plan & manage vehicles for Import collections and Export deliveries from Heathrow.


* Arrange ADHOC temperature-controlled collections under GDP compliance


* Ability to adapt and embrace change while keeping calm in a pressured time driven environment.


* Needs to be familiar with DVSA, WTD, and UK legislation.


* To work as part of the transport team.


* To be flexible with working times and days, to be part of a shift operation.


* Needs to be able to communicate effectively at all levels, with a history of dealing with both internal and external customers,


* Proven history in freight forwarding with the ability to demonstrate their forward-thinking attitude and how to compel others to follow the same.


* Will be compliant in all DHL Global Forwarding processes and procedures.


* Needs to be a good problem solver and enjoy the challenge.


* Ensures that all interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g.

anti-corruption


* Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program

 

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