Transport Planner

Culina Group; Canterbury, Rugby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner for their Consumer Beverage sector. The role involves overseeing daily transport planning, collaborating with teams, and ensuring efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in fast-paced environments. The company offers a supportive culture and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays

Pension: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions

Wellness: Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Bonuses and recognition awards

Retailer discounts

Discounted PureGym memberships

Qualifications

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Experience in planning units across multiple depots.
• Experience in an FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily planning functions of transport operations.
• Collaborate with teams to create efficient transport plans.
• Plan approximately 100 collections daily on a time-critical basis.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Customer Focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

TMS Systems

Job description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

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 currently seeking a Transport Planner to join our Transport Team for our Consumer Beverage sector at our Rugby site.

As a Transport Planner, you will contribute to the success of the transport team by overseeing the daily planning functions of our transport operations. We seek a highly motivated individual with experience in fast-paced environments who can handle daily challenges effectively and develop efficient transport plans.

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 19:00

Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum

Key Duties of a Transport Planner

• Collaborate with Transport and Warehouse teams to create efficient transport plans using the latest TMS.
• Assemble over 400 consolidated orders into loads each 24 hours.
• Plan and coordinate orders from multiple warehouses and manufacturing sites across the UK, including subcontracting where necessary.
• Schedule daily fleet workload, including vehicles based on-site and outbases.
• Report issues, resolve problems, and handle queries promptly.
• Plan approximately 100 collections daily on a time-critical basis.
• Maintain and exceed agreed KPIs.
• Proactively seek continuous improvements.
• Make decisions under pressure within tight timeframes.
• Adapt flexibly to meet business needs, especially during peak periods.
• Utilize the Culina Group network efficiently to support volume demands.

Qualifications

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in planning units across multiple depots.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong customer focus on delivery performance.
• Commercially and financially astute, driven to deliver exceptional results.
• Experience with TMS systems.
• Experience in an FMCG environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel formulas.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization, dedicated to employee development and recognizing success among hardworking performers.

Our learning and development programs are available to all employees to help you shape your future within logistics and foster a thriving team culture.

Our people are the key to our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
• Wellness: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Bonuses, recognition awards, and long service awards.
• Discounts: Access to discounts at various retailers through our benefit platform.
• Fitness: Partnered with PureGym for discounted memberships to support your wellbeing.

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