Transport Planner

Culina; Tankersley; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Résumé du poste

Culina is hiring a Transport Planner to contribute to the transport team in a fast-paced environment across the UK. You will oversee the day-to-day planning, coordinate with transport and warehouse teams, and manage high-volume loads and collections while maintaining service levels and KPI targets.

The role requires strong UK geography knowledge, TMS experience, and excellent communication. You will work across multiple depots and sites, adapting to peak periods and leveraging Culina's

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK geography required.
• Experience planning units across multiple depots.
• Strong communication under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Plan and oversee day-to-day transport operations.
• Assemble 400+ consolidated orders into loads every 24 hours.
• Subcontract and plan orders across UK warehouses and sites.
• Plan daily fleet workload based on site and outbases.
• Report problems and handle queries.
• Plan approx. 100 collections per day on a time-critical basis.
• Maintain and exceed KPIs.
• Continuously seek improvements.
• Make decisions under pressure with tight timescales.
• Be flexible to meet peak-period demand.
• Utilise Culina Group network to support Warrens when volumes dictate.

Connaissances

UK geography

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication

Analytical

Outils

TMS system

Description du poste

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.,

• 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

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.

Who are Culina?

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 Transport Logistics division- as one of the UK's most trusted transport specialists, we deliver flexible transport solutions backed by our nationwide network, industry-leading expertise and innovative technology.

Our teams provide reliable, efficient and responsive services that help customers keep products moving and businesses growing.

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.

Benefits

• 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.