We are currently recruiting for a Rail Logistics Planner in the Informed Traveller team within our Service Design team here at DB Cargo UK’s Headquarters at Doncaster.
This position is responsible for reviewing and assess all Network Rail engineering access requests and protecting DB Cargo UK’s interests during the Informed Traveller process. The position is also responsible for bidding engineering diversionary paths to Network Rail for any disruptions to ensure a smooth service.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are ideally looking for a candidate that currently works in the rail industry, for a non-rail industry logistics company or one with planning experience. If you don’t have experience in these areas but would like to pursue a career in the Rail Industry or within DB Cargo itself, we also encourage your application.
We are looking for a candidate who has good communication skills with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders. With the nature of this position, a meticulous keen eye for detail is desired as well as the ability to identify efficiencies and challenge the norm.
We are also looking for a candidate who can be flexible and problem solve as this is a large part of the role. Microsoft programme skills are essential as well as excellent data handling skills, along with a due diligent hands-on approach is desired.
Previous experience or knowledge of railway IT systems and UK railway geography would be advantageous but not essential.
If you have a passion for continuous improvement and confident to proactively complete day to day activities regardless of if you have experience in Logistics and/or Planning, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Knowledge and understanding of ATTUne would be a distinct advantage.

Contribute to possession planning meetings to ensure DB Cargo UK interests are safeguarded during the Engineering Planning/Informed Traveller process.
Negotiate proposed changes to possessions inside Informed Traveller timescales that ensure protection of DB Cargo UK services.
Bid diversionary routes for DB Cargo UK paths affected by possessions through to Network Rail.
Ensure that where DB Cargo UK services must be altered or diverted that paths are correctly amended in our internal system as per bid and offer information.
Respond to additional possession checks and potential rejections within relevant Network Rail timescales to ensure DB Cargo UK paths are continually compliant with engineering requirements.
Liaise with the Weekly Planning team to ensure that the resourcing implications of altered or diverted services are fully understood.
Interface with Weekly Resource team to ensure agreed diversions for engineering meet resource availability.
Develop collaborative working relationships with Network Rail.