Transport Planner

Culina; Wigan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina is hiring a Transport Planner in our Contract Logistics division in the UK. The role oversees day-to-day transport planning, managing workload for a multi-site fleet, and delivering cost-effective solutions to customers.

You will work with Traffic and Administration teams to maintain reports, handle queries by phone, email, and fax, and support driver training. SAP, BPCS and Road Runner knowledge would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy transport department.
• Ability to plan and optimise workloads for multiple sites.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with transport software tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan subcontracting and orders across UK warehouse facilities and sites.
• Schedule daily workload for a fleet (on and off site).
• Handle queries by telephone, fax and email from customers and hauliers.
• Liaise with Traffic and Administration teams to maintain performance.
• Maintain/update spreadsheets and customer reports.
• Log and report problems and issues; provide timely solutions.
• Support fleet and driver training activities as required.
• Complete pre/post de-briefs for driver shifts.
• Communicate effectively within the business and identify improvements.
• Demonstrate high-level transport planning expertise under pressure.

Skills

Transport planning

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

BPCS

Road Runner

Job description

As part of our, Contract division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Planner on a full time permanent basis! As a Transport Planner you will oversee the day to day planning of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced at working in a busy transport department, able to deal with day to day challenges and provide cost effective solutions to the customer.

• Subcontracting and planning orders out of multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.
• Planning daily workload for a fleet: vehicles based on and off site.
• Dealing with queries and issues by telephone, fax and email from our customers, sub-contract hauliers and warehousing sites.
• Liaising with Traffic and Administration teams to ensure the highest standards of performance are maintained at all times.
• Maintaining, creating and updating spreadsheets and databases for customer reports.
• Reporting problems and dealing with issues and any queries that arise.
• Support the fleet and driver training team as and when required.
• Complete pre and post de-brief for all driver shifts.
• Deliver effective, professional and timely internal and external communications.
  Be able to demonstrate a high level of transport planning expertise in a busy and demanding environment.
• Have excellent problem solving, analytical and organisational skills.
• 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.
• Be able to communicate well at all levels within the business.
• Have the ability to identify and suggest improvements to benefit both the Company and our customer.
• Be a highly motivated individual able to work as part of a small friendly team, and under own initiative.
• Knowledge of SAP, BPCS and Road Runner would be advantageous.
  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 Contract Logistics division - through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.

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.

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.

• 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.