Transport Planner

Culina; Rugby; Híbrido; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Culina is seeking a Transport Planner for a full-time permanent role in the Chilled & Fresh division. The position involves Night shifts (Tuesday-Saturday, 8pm-6am) and a salary of £33,000 per year.

You will be responsible for day-to-day transport planning, coordinating with Transport and Warehouse teams, and ensuring timely, efficient deliveries across the UK. The role requires UK geography knowledge, proficiency in MS Office, and experience with a TMS.

Formación

• Knowledge of UK geography and transport networks.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experience planning across multiple depots/locations.
• Experience using a TMS system.
• Experience in an FMCG environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Create efficient transport plans using the latest TMS.
• Assemble 400+ consolidated orders into loads daily.
• Subcontract and plan orders across multiple warehouses and sites.
• Plan daily fleet workload based on site and outbases.
• Report problems and handle queries promptly.
• Schedule ~100 collections per day on a time-critical basis.
• Maintain and exceed KPIs; drive continuous improvements.
• Make quick decisions under pressure; adapt to peak periods.
• Leverage Culina Group network to support Warrens when volumes dictate.

Conocimientos

Geographical knowledge UK

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Work productivity

TMS system

FMCG logistics

Herramientas

TMS system

Descripción del empleo

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our Chilled & Freshdivision, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as aTransport Planner on a full time permanent basis.

Salary:£33,000 per annum.

Shift:Tuesday - Saturday nights, 8pm-6am.

As aTransport Planner 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.

Key Duties of aTransport 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.
• Efficiently utilise the Culina Group network in support Warrens when volumes dictate.

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

• 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

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.