Transport Planner Apprentice

Summary

Our Transport Planning Programme is all about developing the skills required to become a subject matter expert. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility with a supportive culture that helps you get the most out of your time as an Apprentice, whilst building on your stakeholder management skills.

Annual wage: £21,000 a year
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Training course: Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, may include shift work, shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 4 September
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Logistics is more than getting the product from A to B. At DHL Supply Chain we combine management and value-added services with our customised, integrated logistics solutions which drive resilience, and efficiency, improve quality, and create competitive advantage. Our Data Teams assist the operational and Functional Teams in creating meaningful data which allows informed decisions to be made to ensure we are operating with financial and KPI agreed terms.

Working within our Network Transport Solutions (NTS) site, you will work with the Operational Tower Manager and Fleet Managers in executing integrated transport solutions, along with the below;

To brief and debrief our professional Drivers
To plan load schedules, making best use of backhaul facilities where possible to generate revenue for DHL
To pre advise the management team of any potential failures in the Transport Operation
To schedule work centrally using Paragon planning systems

Where you’ll work

Unit 1, Worksop

S80 3FY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Your training course

Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
Use standard operating procedures.
Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
Apply team working principles.
Escalate issues and tasks.
Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Apply quality assurance procedures.
Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.
Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
Use standard operating procedures.
Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
Apply team working principles.
Escalate issues and tasks.
Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Apply quality assurance procedures.
Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.

Your training plan

As part of the Transport Planning (Supply Chain Practitioner) Level 3 Apprenticeship, they will complete the learning online through SR Apprenticeships and on-site learning at their dedicated DHL Supply Chain site.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade C and above/4-9)
Maths (grade C and above/4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Assessment centre on 25th March 2025

About this company

Founded in 1969, DHL is the world's leading logistics company. Our 395,000 people in over 220 countries and territories work every day to help our customers cross borders, reach new markets and grow their businesses. DHL Supply Chain, part of the DHL Group, is the world's leading logistics provider and by joining DHL Supply Chain, you are joining a company that offers limitless opportunities to grow

https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-apprentices-uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

As part of a growing DHL population, you'll receive access to a variety of excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, childcare vouchers, retail discounts, mental health support, and private GP services.

After this apprenticeship

We want Apprentices to build their careers, with the option to complete a further Apprenticeship after completing the Transport Planner (Supply Chain practitioner) Level 3
Apprentices can contribute their ideas to influence the success of our business and be a part of an organisation that makes an impact on society as well as on the world of logistics. After your programme you will transition into the Alumni community to continue the growth of your career

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