Transport Planner

Eddie Stobart; Goole; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddie Stobart, a prominent player in the logistics sector, is seeking a Transport Planner to enhance their Retail transport team in Goole. The ideal candidate will take charge of daily transport operations, making pivotal decisions, creating efficient plans, and working diligently under pressure while contributing to ongoing development and team success.

Benefits

Annual Leave of 20 days including bank holidays

5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme for wellness

Eye Care Vouchers for discounts on glasses

Recognition bonuses and awards

Access to retailer discounts via a benefits platform

Discounts on PureGym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in an FMCG environment.
• Ability to plan across multiple depots.
• Commercially astute with a customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Create efficient transport plans using TMS.
• Assemble and plan 400+ consolidated orders.
• Maintain and exceed agreed KPIs.

Skills

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

TMS system

Microsoft Excel

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 Retail sector at our Goole Customer site. As a Transport Planner you will be contributing to the success of the transport team, you will be responsible for completing and overseeing the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced at working in a quick and fast-paced environment and be able to deal with day to day challenges in providing an effective transport plan.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off days

Salary:£28,000 per annum

Key Duties of a Transport Planner:

• Work with Transport and Warehouse teams, to create an efficient transport plan using the latest TMS.
• Assembling of 400+ consolidated orders into loads in every 24hr period.
• Subcontracting and planning orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.
• Planning daily workload of fleet: vehicles based on site and outbases.
• Reporting problems and dealing with issues and any queries that may arise.
• Planning approx. 100 collections per day on a time critical basis.
• Maintaining and exceeding agreed KPI’s.
• Proactively look for continuous improvements.
• Be able to make decisions under pressure and to a tight timescale.
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business particularly at peak periods during the year.

Qualifications

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Work and Outlook.
• Experience of planning units across multiple depots.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to succeed in a pressurised environment.
• Customer focus on delivery performance.
• Commercially and Financially astute and driven to deliver exceptional results.
• Experience of using a TMS system.
• Experience in an FMCG environment.
• Strong analytical and excel capability across standard formulas.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to makeStobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave -HolidayEntitlement of 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension -5%employee and 3%employer contribution.
• Wellness -Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!
• Fitness- your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership .

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!