Transport Planner

Culina Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Warrington seeks a Transport Planner to oversee day-to-day transport operations. Responsibilities include planning collections, managing fleet workload, and ensuring effective transport plans. Ideal candidates will have strong geographical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience with TMS systems. This role offers a salary up to £33,000 per annum, with a commitment to employee development and a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 20 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 5% employee contributions

Wellness program with confidential support

Eye Care Vouchers for discounts

Reward & Recognition programs

Access to discounts through a benefit platform

Responsibilities

• Create efficient transport plans with Transport and Warehouse teams.
• Assemble 400+ consolidated orders into loads daily.
• Plan and subcontract orders across multiple warehouse facilities.
• Manage daily workload of fleet vehicles.
• Report and resolve problems and queries.
• Plan 100 collections daily on a time-critical basis.
• Maintain and exceed agreed KPIs.
• Proactively look for continuous improvements.
• Make decisions under pressure and tight timescales.
• Adapt working approach to meet business requirements.

Skills

Good geographical knowledge of the UK

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Customer focus on delivery performance

Commercially astute

Experience using TMS systems

Strong analytical capability

Job description

Company Description

Stobart(Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

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

We are currently seeking a Transport Planner to join our Transport Team at our Appleton Thorn site. 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.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off days, 06.00-18.00

Salary: Up to £33,000 Per Annum.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension -5%employee and 3%employer contribution.
• 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 referral bonus, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!