Enterprise Network Planning Supervisor (m/w/d)

Location: DE - MONHEIM HQ (DEMOM)

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The successful candidate will coordinate the European Ground Network Planning community in managing both cross-border and domestic transportation flows across the UPS network. The role is responsible for developing and implementing network optimization initiatives aimed at reducing transportation and hub handling costs while maintaining service quality and operational efficiency. The candidate will support the creation of short, medium, and long-term strategic plans to continuously adapt the UPS ground network to evolving operational requirements and customer demands.

In addition, the position will contribute to the design of dedicated network solutions for enterprise customers, ensuring customized and efficient transportation strategies that meet specific business needs. The candidate will assist in the development, automation, and distribution of operational and performance reports, identifying network inefficiencies, data inconsistencies, and optimization opportunities. The objective is to ensure data accuracy, reporting consistency, and achievement of key operational KPIs.

Furthermore, the role will support multi-year projects in collaboration with the European Union and industry partners focused on the development of sustainable and intermodal transportation solutions. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics, the candidate will help automate planning processes, improve decision-making, and identify optimization opportunities across the network.

Job Duties

• Coordinate European Ground Network Planners for cross-border and domestic transportation activities.
• Design, develop, and implement network optimization solutions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs and hub handling operations.
• Support short, medium, and long-term network planning activities.
• Develop dedicated network solutions for strategic enterprise customers.
• Manage and improve reporting processes to ensure data quality and KPI achievement.
• Analyze transportation flows and identify operational inefficiencies.
• Automate planning, reporting, and optimization processes using AI-driven solutions.
• Support project management activities and coordinate stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners on European transportation initiatives.
• Contribute to sustainability and intermodal transportation projects funded by or developed with the European Union.
• Define, develop, and continuously improve network planning processes and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another STEM-related field.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• German language skills are considered an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and Office 365.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language, preferably Python or JavaScript.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coordination abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.

Preferred Competencies

• Transportation and logistics network design.
• Forecasting and operational planning.
• Supply chain and project management.
• Data analytics and business intelligence.
• AI and process automation applications.
• Process design and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of European ground transportation operations.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Sustainability and intermodal transportation concepts.

• Location: Monheim am Rhein
• Working Hours: 39,00 hours per week
• Compensation:By agreement and qualification according to pay scale group

Employee Type

Permanent

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