Transport Planner

Culina Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading distribution service provider as a Transport Planner in Stoke-on-Trent. You will be responsible for managing transport operations, ensuring high standards, and solving problems in a dynamic environment. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive workplace culture, this role offers excellent opportunities for career growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, alongside generous benefits including a pension scheme and wellness support.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

4% employee and employer pension contributions

Life Assurance of 2x your annual salary

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee awards and recognitions

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in busy transport planning environment required.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of SAP, BPCS, and Road Runner advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily planning of transport operations.
• Liaise with teams to ensure high performance standards.
• Maintain and update customer reports and databases.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

BPCS

Road Runner

Job description

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer-centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

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

Our Stoke-on-Trent site is now recruiting for a Transport Planner to join their friendly team on a full-time permanent basis.

Salary: £30,500 per annum.

Working hours: Any 5 in 7 days, 5am-1pm/1pm-9pm rotating.

As a Transport Planner, you will oversee the day-to-day planning of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will have experience working in a busy transport department, able to handle daily challenges and provide cost-effective solutions to the customer.

Key Duties of a Transport Planner:

• Subcontracting and planning orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.
• Planning daily workload for a fleet: vehicles based on and off-site.
• Dealing with queries and issues via telephone, fax, and email from customers, subcontract hauliers, and warehousing sites.
• Liaising with Traffic and Administration teams to ensure high standards of performance.
• Maintaining, creating, and updating spreadsheets and databases for customer reports.
• Reporting problems and resolving issues and queries.
• Supporting the fleet and driver training team as needed.
• Completing pre- and post-debriefs for all driver shifts.
• Delivering effective, professional, and timely internal and external communications.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated high-level transport planning expertise in a busy environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and within tight timescales.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work, especially during peak periods.
• Good communication skills at all levels within the business.
• Ability to identify and suggest improvements benefiting the company and customers.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of SAP, BPCS, and Road Runner is advantageous.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, supporting employee development, and recognizing success.

Our training programs are open to all employees to help you shape your future within logistics.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary.
• Wellness: Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee awards and long service recognitions.
• Everyday discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts.

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and become part of our #WinningTeam!