Transport Planner

IT FUTURE SERVICES; Rugby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a motivated Transport Planner to join their Rugby team. The role involves creating efficient transport plans, managing daily operations, and ensuring high performance under pressure. Ideal candidates will have strong geographical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience in FMCG environments. Join a culture that values diversity and employee development while enjoying benefits like holidays, pension contributions, and gym discounts.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers and discounts

Recognition and reward programs

Retail discounts

Discounted PureGym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience planning units across multiple depots.
• Experience in an FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day planning of transport operations.
• Plan approximately 100 collections daily on a time-critical basis.
• Manage daily fleet workload based on site and outbases.

Skills

Geographical Knowledge of the UK

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

TMS System

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Company 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, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day planning of transport operations. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, experienced in fast-paced environments, and capable of handling daily challenges effectively.

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

Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum

Key Duties of a Transport Planner

1. Work with Transport and Warehouse teams to create efficient transport plans using the latest TMS.
2. Assemble 400+ consolidated orders into loads daily.
3. Plan and coordinate orders across multiple warehouses and manufacturing sites in the UK.
4. Manage daily fleet workload based on site and outbases.
5. Report issues and resolve problems promptly.
6. Plan approximately 100 collections daily on a time-critical basis.
7. Maintain and exceed KPIs.
8. Seek continuous improvement opportunities.
9. Make decisions under pressure within tight deadlines.
10. Adapt to changing business needs, especially during peak periods.
11. Utilize the Culina Group network efficiently to support operations.

Qualifications

1. Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
3. Experience planning units across multiple depots.
4. Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
5. Customer-focused with a focus on delivery performance.
6. Financially and commercially astute, driven to achieve results.
7. Experience using a TMS system.
8. Experience in an FMCG environment.
9. Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Stobart a great place to work. We promote diversity and inclusion, employee development, and recognition of success. Our learning programs are open to all employees to help shape your future in logistics and foster a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Eye care vouchers and discounts
• Recognition and reward programs
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform
• Partnered with PureGym for discounted memberships

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