Transport Planner

Culina Group; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group seeks a Transport Planner for their Market Drayton location. The role involves assembling loads and deliveries, planning logistics for multiple sites, and meeting key performance indicators. Ideal candidates will have transport planning experience and excellent communication skills, contributing to team success in a thriving culture.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Life Assurance x2 annual salary

Wellness support via Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee recognition awards

Access to over 50 retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Previous transport planning experience with good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• CPC desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently utilise the Culina networks fleet.
• Plan loads centrally for all Culina Chill sites.
• Assemble 400+ multi drop / consolidated loads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Computer literacy

Decision making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Culina Logistics provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food & drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures.

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 have a new vacancy for a Transport Planner at our Market Drayton site. Reporting to the Transport Manager, as a Transport Planner you willeffectively assemble loads and deliveries and resource the correct transport requirements.

Salary:£33,759 per annum

Working hours:Any 4 from 7

Key Duties of Transport Planner:

• Efficiently utilising the Culina networks fleet.
• Planning loads centrally for all Culina Chill sites, including Group intervention.
• Assembling 400+ multi drop / consolidated loads in every 24-hour period.
• Planning approximately 200+ collections to clients agreed KPIs.
• Resourcing correct transport requirements for each site, keeping sub-contract to a minimum.
• Exceeding agreed KPIs.
• Liaising daily with personnel across different levels (Shift Managers, Transport Coordinators, Customer Service & Client Support Colleagues).
• Proactively looking for conscientious improvements.
• Dealing with day to day operational issues.
• Managing client requests effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous transport planning experience with good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Good communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
• Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines.
• Able to work on own or as part of a team.
• CPC desirable but not essential.
• Proactive decision maker.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Logisticsa 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– Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme –Wewant colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- x2 your annual salary.
• 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 Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

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!