Transport Planner

Culina Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and logistics company in Sittingbourne is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to manage effective transport plans while ensuring compliance with legal responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have transport planning experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in necessary software. The role offers a competitive salary and a culture that values teamwork and development.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

5% employee pension contribution

Life assurance

Wellness programme

Eye care vouchers

Employee recognition rewards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Previous transport planning experience with good geographical knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Effective management and planning of drivers.
• Planning and controlling resources ensuring legal compliance.
• Communicate with customer service teams and drivers to meet targets.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Proactive decision maker

Tools

Transport software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

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 have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join our Sittingbourne depot. As one of our Transport Planners you will be playing a central role in creating effective transport plans for our customers within the wider Stobart network, whilst complying with legal responsibilities.

Salary:£34,083.50 per annum

Working hours: 4 on 4 off NIGHTS, 18:00 - 06:00

Key Duties of a Transport Planner:

• Effective management and planning of drivers, through on-going communication and using our state-of-the-art transport software.
• Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resource (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU drivers’ hours regulations).
• To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time managing resources effectively; maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost.
• Ensure that our internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated to an exceptional standard.
• Make regular use of in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency.
• Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilisation and costing).
• Constantly communicate with our customer service teams and drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained.

Qualifications

• Previous transport planning experience with good geographical knowledge.
• 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.
• Proactive decision maker.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a 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 -20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension -5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance - x2
• Wellness -Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 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!

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!