Company Description
Contract Type: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: Up to: £42k per year + Bonus
Location: Hinckley, LE10 3BQ
Days of Work: 4 on 4 off
Hours of Work: 8am - 8pm
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.
Job Description
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. You will also analyze volume forecasts to ensure smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities of this Role Include:
- Analyzing and manipulating data from spreadsheets and other in-house systems to report on parcel volumes
- 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
- Coordinating with the Network to arrange ad-hoc collections
- Working with Depot Management of Operations Support to plan efficient routes
- Maintaining effective communication between Hub and Network
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- A Graduate; ideally in Mathematics or another Analytical or Statistical Subject
- Analytical, data-focused, highly organized with 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
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with a strong knowledge of formulas and other Microsoft/G Suite packages
- A problem solver who demonstrates high levels of self-motivation and flexibility
- A confident communicator, capable of interacting at all levels
- Ability to demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability
Additional Information
About Our Benefits
We recognize that our people are at the heart of our business. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition by providing more than just a salary and job stability. Some of our benefits include:
- 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
- Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognizing and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organization, we are proud to offer numerous 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.
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Company Description
Contract Type: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: Up to: £42k per year + Bonus
Location: Hinckley, LE10 3BQ
Days of Work: 4 on 4 off
Hours of Work: 8am - 8pm
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.
Job Description
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. You will also analyze volume forecasts to ensure smooth operations.
Key Responsibilities of this Role Include:
- Analyzing and manipulating data from spreadsheets and other in-house systems to report on parcel volumes
- 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
- Coordinating with the Network to arrange ad-hoc collections
- Working with Depot Management of Operations Support to plan efficient routes
- Maintaining effective communication between Hub and Network
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- A Graduate; ideally in Mathematics or another Analytical or Statistical Subject
- Analytical, data-focused, highly organized with 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
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with a strong knowledge of formulas and other Microsoft/G Suite packages
- A problem solver who demonstrates high levels of self-motivation and flexibility
- A confident communicator, capable of interacting at all levels
- Ability to demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability
Additional Information
About Our Benefits
We recognize that our people are at the heart of our business. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition by providing more than just a salary and job stability. Some of our benefits include:
- 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
- Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognizing and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organization, we are proud to offer numerous 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.
