Network Solutions Design Manager
- Solihull, West Midlands
- Permanent
- Full-time
hybrid working available, 3 days in office.Closing date for applications: 14th AugThink 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.The primary purpose of the Network Solutions Design Manager is to design, implement, and manage strategies that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our Supply Chain Network. This involves leading a team analysing existing networks, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to reduce costs, increase reliability, and enhance customer service. Ultimately, the goal is to create a more agile, resilient, and cost-effective supply chain.Our team are at the forefront of industry best practice and this role is pivotal for us to benchmark and validate supply chain solutions across our network.✅WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead the development of long-term supply chain strategies, using forecast demands, and aligning production schedules with overall business goals.
- Regular Network Re-design Studies. Ensuring solutions remain cost effective & right sized for Operational requirements, whilst adhering to Customer Financial and operational metrics.
- Lead the implementation of our Transport & Network Optimisation tool (Coupa TO & NO), leveraging the tools capabilities, modelling, analysing, cost maintenance and training of staff
- Ensure the team delivers on our contractual cost down targets and War on Waste activities.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of management both internally and externally
- Proven track record in Solutions Design, designing efficient, well-utilized and commercially viable transport solutions across Supply Chain products and capabilities
- Proven track record in costing transport solutions, blending dedicated, sub-contract and backhaul and tariff based costs
- Understanding of the end-to-end supply chain experience
- Experienced people manager in a customer pressured environment
- Excellent degree of computer literacy, with in-depth knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI
- In-depth working experience of Coupa (NO & TO) modelling software essential
- Previous experience in a Transport Solutions Design role
- International freight experience desirable
- Car or car allowance
- Discretionary bonus, based on performance
- We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
- 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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