Transport Planner

Culina Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner to join their Minworth site team on a full-time basis. This role involves overseeing daily transport operations, managing planning, and solving queries to ensure efficiency within the transport department. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, organized individual with excellent problem-solving skills and experience in a transport environment.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

4% employer pension contributions

Life Assurance: 2x salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee of the Month awards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• High-level transport planning expertise in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Effective communicator capable of collaborating at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning for transport operations across multiple sites.
• Manage queries and issues from customers and subcontractors.
• Support fleet and driver training as required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Flexibility

Motivation

Tools

SAP

BPCS

Road Runner

Job description

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Our new site in Minworth is now recruiting for a Transport Planner to join their friendly team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Salary: £28,500 per annum.

Working hours: Any 5 in 7 days, 10am-6pm.

As a Transport Planner, you will oversee the day-to-day planning of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced in working in a busy transport department, able to handle daily challenges, and provide cost-effective solutions to the customer.

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.
• Dealing with 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 and queries.
• Supporting the fleet and driver training team as needed.
• Completing pre- and post-debriefs for all driver shifts.
• Delivering professional and timely internal and external communications.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate high-level transport planning expertise in 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 needs, especially during peak periods.
• Effective communication skills at all levels within the business.
• Ability to identify and suggest improvements benefiting the company and customers.
• 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 making Great Bear a great place to work, promoting inclusivity and diversity, and supporting employee development and recognition.

Our learning and development programs are open to all employees, offering opportunities to grow within logistics and foster a positive team culture.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions for a comfortable retirement.
• Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary.
• Wellness: Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and legal support.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Discounts on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month and Year, long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts via our benefit platform.