DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Purpose of Position
In this role you will be responsible for supporting our Operational teams, producing route plans and roster patterns to ensure capability is maintained in the most cost-effective and compliant way without compromising service levels. Your responsibilities also include analysing volume forecasts, producing route plans and roster patterns.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Analysing and manipulating data from spreadsheets and other in-house systems to report on volumes of parcels
- Monitoring and assessing the progress of ongoing projects
- Identifying ways to reduce costs by implementing agreed processes to increase efficiencies
- Liaising with Hub Management to resolve any issues within the Network and promote efficiencies
- Liaising with the Network to arrange ad-hoc collections
- Liaising with Depot Management of Operations Support to plan efficient routes
- Maintaining effective communication between Hub and Network
What we’re looking for:
- A Graduate; ideally Mathematics or other Analytical or Statistical Subject
- Analytical, data-focused, highly organized and have exceptional attention to detail
- Focused on reducing operational costs and creating efficiencies
- Ability to work as part of a team and build rapport with other departments
- Strong working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets and good knowledge of formulas and Microsoft/G Suite packages
- Enjoys resolving problems and demonstrates high levels of self-motivation and flexibility
- A confident communicator with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
About our Benefits
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few...
- Holiday trading
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package
- Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
- Health Kiosks visiting every location
- Vitality at Work
- Free On-Site Parking
- Discounted shopping from hundreds of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
- Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
- For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job, we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today
Sectors
Sectors
DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Purpose of Position
In this role you will be responsible for supporting our Operational teams, producing route plans and roster patterns to ensure capability is maintained in the most cost-effective and compliant way without compromising service levels. Your responsibilities also include analysing volume forecasts, producing route plans and roster patterns.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Analysing and manipulating data from spreadsheets and other in-house systems to report on volumes of parcels
- Monitoring and assessing the progress of ongoing projects
- Identifying ways to reduce costs by implementing agreed processes to increase efficiencies
- Liaising with Hub Management to resolve any issues within the Network and promote efficiencies
- Liaising with the Network to arrange ad-hoc collections
- Liaising with Depot Management of Operations Support to plan efficient routes
- Maintaining effective communication between Hub and Network
What we’re looking for:
- A Graduate; ideally Mathematics or other Analytical or Statistical Subject
- Analytical, data-focused, highly organized and have exceptional attention to detail
- Focused on reducing operational costs and creating efficiencies
- Ability to work as part of a team and build rapport with other departments
- Strong working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets and good knowledge of formulas and Microsoft/G Suite packages
- Enjoys resolving problems and demonstrates high levels of self-motivation and flexibility
- A confident communicator with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
About our Benefits
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few...
- Holiday trading
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package
- Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
- Health Kiosks visiting every location
- Vitality at Work
- Free On-Site Parking
- Discounted shopping from hundreds of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
- Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
- For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job, we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today
