FMCG Transport Planner: 100+ Units, UK Focus

Culina; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Pension scheme

Life Assurance 2x salary

Wellness & EAP 24/7

Eye care vouchers

Recognition program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking a Transport Planner to join our Warrington-based team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will plan and coordinate transport activities, optimise resource use, and support operational performance while ensuring customer requirements are met.

The role requires strong IT skills, FMCG experience, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include depot log upkeep, trailer/input management, driver hours monitoring, and back-to-back planning across

Qualifications

• Experience planning 100+ tractor units across multiple depots in FMCG environments.
• Strong communication skills in pressurised settings and customer-focused.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK geography and routing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate transport activities to meet customer requirements while maximising resource utilisation.
• Ensure depot logs and housekeeping are kept up to date.
• Input trailer numbers promptly and check shift resource availability.
• Monitor and report on empty legs, Time Lapse and Restricted Parking to improve utilisation.
• Complete Microlise debriefs, report system errors and maintain records.
• Confirm driver start times for the following day and set resource requirements.
• Monitor drivers' hours and WTD compliance and escalate issues.
• Maintain clear driver communication and smooth handovers between shifts.
• Manage transport plans in line with customer requirements and volume demands.
• Support the Transport Manager with Back-to-Back preparations and planning.
• Undertake Back-to-Back tracking during the F1 season with regular updates.

Skills

Transport planning

UK geography

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

TMS system

FMCG experience

CPC desirable

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Culina is seeking a Transport Planner to join our Warrington-based team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will plan and coordinate transport activities, optimise resource use, and support operational performance while ensuring customer requirements are met.

The role requires strong IT skills, FMCG experience, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include depot log upkeep, trailer/input management, driver hours monitoring, and back-to-back planning across