Transport Planner

Culina; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Job summary

Culina is seeking a Transport Planner for our Transport Logistics division in Warrington. The role focuses on day-to-day planning, ensuring efficient transport operations, and maintaining schedules to meet customer demands.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating drivers, resources, and depot communications. The package includes benefits like a salary sacrifice car scheme and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Excellent communication skills in a pressurised environment.
• Customer focus on delivery performance.
• Strong analytical and Excel capability across standard formulas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee day-to-day transport operations.
• Confirm driver start times and manage resource requirements.
• Monitor driver hours and compliance with WTD.
• Maintain accurate transport plans aligned with customer requirements.

Skills

UK geography

Excellent communication

Customer focus

Analytical thinking

Tools

TMS system

MS Office

Job description

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.

Job Description

Life in this role

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

Salary: Up to £33,000, depending on experience

Shift: 4 on 4 off days, 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 Night Transport Planner:

• Ensure GTS housekeeping is completed and depot logs are updated within required timescales.
• Input trailer numbers as soon as practical and check resource availability for the shift.
• Monitor and report empty legs, Time Lapse and Restricted Parking reports, identifying opportunities to improve utilisation.
• Complete Microlise debriefs, report system errors, and maintain accurate operational records.
• Confirm driver start times for the following day and manage resource requirements accordingly.
• Monitor drivers' hours and WTD compliance, escalating any issues or concerns to the Operations team.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers and ensure effective handovers between shifts.
• Manage transport plans in line with customer requirements and volume demands.
• Support the Transport Manager with all Back-to-Back preparations and planning activities.
• Undertake Back-to-Back tracking during the F1 season, providing regular updates to the team and customers.

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Work and Outlook
• CPC Desirable but not required
• Experience of planning 100+ tractor 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?

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.