Transport Planner

Culina Group; Tankersley; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Planner to join the Transport Logistics division. You will manage day-to-day planning for an fast-paced transport operation, coordinating with transport and warehouse teams to create effective routes and loads.

The role requires ability to operate under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and continuously seek improvements while achieving KPIs in a busy logistics network.

Responsibilities

• Work with Transport and Warehouse teams to create an efficient transport plan using the latest TMS.
• Assemble 400+ consolidated orders into loads within every 24-hour period.
• Subcontract and plan orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.
• Plan daily workload of fleet: vehicles based on site and outbases.
• Report problems and deal with issues and queries that may arise.
• Plan approximately 100 collections per day on a time-critical basis.
• Maintain and exceed 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 work to meet business needs, especially at peak periods.
• Efficiently utilise the Culina Group network in support Warrens when volumes dictate.

Job description

As part of our, Transport Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as aTransport Planner.

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Shift:Monday-Friday, 6:00-18:00

As a Transport Planner you will be contributing to the success of the transport team, 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 a Transport 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.

Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom, TF9 3SQ

Warrington, England, United Kingdom, WA4 4TQ