Cargo Resource Planner

Do you thrive on turning complex staffing puzzles into seamless, efficient workflows? dnata is looking for a Resource Planner to lead our cargo resource planning, where your expertise will be the lynchpin in keeping freight moving safely, accurately and on time. If you're passionate about optimising people and have a sharp eye for operational excellence, this could be your chance to play a key role in one of the most dynamic parts of the aviation supply chain.

As a Resource Planner, you'll be responsible for optimising workforce allocation across our cargo operations, ensuring efficient, compliant and cost-effective staffing. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with manpower planning systems and a strong background in roster control and development. A thorough understanding of working hours calculations for full-time and part-time colleagues is essential. Experience in air cargo, logistics, warehousing or aviation operations is highly desirable.

Key Tasks

• Produce and control manpower plans and rosters for cargo operational areas, ensuring optimum efficiency using our company planning system
• Develop rosters in line with flight schedule changes, volume fluctuations and new business proposals
• Manage staff rosters in the company system, and control headcount and FTEs in line with budget
• Provide cargo operational areas with accurate daily staffing numbers and forecasts
• Identify training requirements for cargo operational teams
• Set and control leave thresholds to maintain optimum staffing levels that meet operational needs
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including cargo operational managers, on all planning matters
• Promote the Vision, Mission and Values of dnata at all times

Desirable Skills

• Analytical and problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Strategic thinking and decision making
• IT skills, including Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Influencing
• Financial understanding
• Safety drive

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday, flexibility required
• 40 hours per week

Does all this sound interesting? Come and join dnata and play a crucial role in optimising our cargo resource planning, helping to keep global trade moving. Apply now to become part of our team

At dnata, our values define who we are and how we work together. We are safe – making safety and security a mindset in everything we do, where every team member is empowered to speak up and prioritise wellbeing. We play to win – going above and beyond for our customers, setting ambitious goals, taking ownership, and empowering bold decision-making. We respect everyone and work as a team – building trusted relationships, embracing diversity, and creating a culture of belonging where respect and results go hand in hand. We are future-thinking – welcoming innovative ideas, taking responsibility for our impact, learning from challenges, and investing in our people's potential. If these values resonate with you and you're ready to be part of a team shaping the future of ground handling and cargo services, we'd love to hear from you