Strategic Transport Planner - FMCG Logistics

Culina Group Limited

Warrington

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days
Pension scheme 5% employee
Life Assurance x2 salary
Wellness program
Eye care vouchers
Rewards program
Retail discounts

Job summary

Culina Group Limited's Warrens depot is seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will plan and coordinate transport activities, ensuring customer requirements are met efficiently while maximising resource utilisation.

This role operates on a 4 on 4 off days shift (6:00-18:00), with responsibilities including depot logs, driver start times, WTD compliance, and back-to-back planning during peak periods.

Qualifications

  • Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Outlook.
  • CPC Desirable but not required.
  • Experience planning 100+ tractor units across multiple depots.
  • Excellent communication skills under pressure.
  • Customer focus on delivery performance.
  • Commercially and financially astute and driven to deliver results.
  • Experience using a TMS system.
  • Experience in an FMCG environment.
  • Strong analytical and Excel capability across standard formulas.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure GTS housekeeping is completed and depot logs updated within required timescales.
  • Input trailer numbers and check resource availability for the shift.
  • Monitor and report empty legs, Time Lapse and Restricted Parking reports to improve utilisation.
  • Complete Microlise debriefs, report system errors, and maintain accurate records.
  • Confirm driver start times for the following day and manage resource requirements.
  • Monitor drivers' hours and WTD compliance, escalating issues to Operations.
  • Maintain clear communication with drivers and 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, providing updates to the team and customers.

Skills

UK geography knowledge
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Strong communication
Analytical ability
Customer focus
Pressurised environment

Education

CPC desirable

Tools

TMS system

Job description

Culina Group Limited's Warrens depot is seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will plan and coordinate transport activities, ensuring customer requirements are met efficiently while maximising resource utilisation.

This role operates on a 4 on 4 off days shift (6:00-18:00), with responsibilities including depot logs, driver start times, WTD compliance, and back-to-back planning during peak periods.

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