Transport Planner

Culina Group Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Rewards & Recognition

Retail discounts

Job summary

Culina Group Limited is seeking an organised Transport Planner in Warrington for a full-time, permanent role. You will plan and coordinate transport activities to meet customer needs while optimising resources and supporting performance.

The role operates on a 4 on 4 off days pattern, 6:00-18:00, with responsibilities spanning driver scheduling, resource checks, and back-to-back planning to meet FMCG client requirements.

Qualifications

• UK geography knowledge required.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• CPC qualification desirable.
• Experience planning 100+ tractor units across multiple depots.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Customer-focused with delivery performance mindset.
• Commercially aware with cost-conscious approach.
• Experience using a TMS system.
• FMCG industry experience and strong Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate transport activities to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor resource availability and shift staffing.
• Record and report on utilisation and empty legs for optimisation.
• Complete Microlise debriefs and log system errors.
• Confirm driver start times and manage driver hours.
• Ensure WTD compliance and escalate issues.
• Maintain clear driver handovers between shifts.
• Manage transport plans aligned with customer volume demands.
• Support Transport Manager with back-to-back planning.
• Provide updates during Back-to-Back tracking (F1 season).

Skills

UK geography

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Outlook

Communication skills

Customer focus

Commercial acumen

TMS experience

FMCG experience

Advanced Excel

Education

CPC Certification

Tools

None

Job description

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, Warrens is the flexible and agile, ambient 3PL alternative. Warrens is a key player in Fresh Bakery arena, and through an extensive network serves established FMCG clients. We have built a fantastic reputation within the industry, fostering long-term relationships on the core principal of customer service excellence.

Job Description

We are looking for an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating transport activities, ensuring customer requirements are met efficiently while maximising resource utilisation and supporting operational performance.

Salary: Up to £33,000

Working hours: working on a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off Days,6:00-18:00

Key Duties

• 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

• 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 environmentStrong analytical and excel capability across standard formulasv

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 – Holiday entitlement of 28days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary .
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 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 Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!