Transport Planner

Culver City Unified School District; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner to join their team at the Markham Vale site. This full-time role involves overseeing transport operations, ensuring effective communication, and providing cost-effective solutions. The company values employee development and offers a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance at 2x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Recognition programs

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in transport planning within a busy environment.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills at all levels within the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day planning of the transport operation.
• Subcontracting and planning orders from multiple sites.
• Liaising with Traffic and Administration teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Tools

SAP

BPCS

Road Runner

Job description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive — a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Transport Planner to join our friendly team at our Markham Vale site on a full-time, permanent basis.

Salary: £30,288 per annum

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

As a Transport Planner, you will oversee the day-to-day planning of the transport operation. You should be a highly motivated and driven individual, experienced in working within a busy transport department, capable of handling daily challenges, and providing cost-effective solutions to our customers.

Key Duties of a Transport Planner

• Subcontracting and planning orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.
• Planning daily workload for a fleet of vehicles based on and off-site.
• Handling queries and issues via telephone, fax, and email from customers, subcontract hauliers, and warehousing sites.
• Liaising with Traffic and Administration teams to maintain high performance standards.
• Maintaining, creating, and updating spreadsheets and databases for customer reports.
• Reporting problems and resolving issues or queries that arise.
• Supporting the fleet and driver training team as needed.
• Completing pre- and post-debriefs for all driver shifts.
• Delivering effective, professional, and timely communication internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in transport planning within a busy and demanding environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet business requirements, especially during peak periods.
• Strong communication skills at all levels within the business.
• Ability to identify and suggest improvements for company and customer benefit.
• Motivated individual capable of working independently and as part of a small team.
• Knowledge of SAP, BPCS, and Road Runner is advantageous.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where employee development and recognition are priorities. Our learning and development programs are available to all employees to help shape your future in logistics and foster a thriving team culture.

Benefits

• 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme with a 4% employee and 4% employer contribution
• Life assurance at 2x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support 24/7
• Eye care vouchers with discounts on glasses and free eye tests
• Recognition programs including Employee of the Month and Year, and long service awards
• Access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!