Transport Planner: Optimize UK Routes & Costs

Culina Group Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Pension scheme 4% employee 4% employer

Life Assurance 2x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee of the Month/Year recognition

Retail discounts platform

Job summary

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) is hiring a Transport Planner in Sheffield for a full-time permanent role. You will oversee day-to-day transport planning, manage a busy operation and provide cost-effective solutions to customers. Salary is £31,365 per annum with mon–fri, 8am–4pm hours.

The role requires experience in busy transport environments, strong problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. SAP/BPCS/ Road Runner knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate high level transport planning in busy, demanding env.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities are essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Able to make decisions under pressure within tight timescales.
• Flexible and adaptable in peak periods and changing priorities.
• Effective communication at all levels within the business.
• Motivated, proactive team player working with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Schedule orders across multiple warehouse facilities and sites UK-wide.
• Plan daily workload for a fleet of vehicles, on-site and off-site.
• Handle queries via telephone, fax and email from customers and hauliers.
• Liaise with Traffic and Administration to maintain performance standards.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets and databases for customer reports.
• Identify and report issues, and communicate resolutions promptly.
• Support fleet and driver training teams as required.
• Complete pre- and post-briefs for driver shifts and de-briefs.

Skills

Transport planning

Problem solving

Analytical

Organisational skills

Communication

Decision making

Initiative

Team player

Tools

SAP

BPCS

Road Runner

Job description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) is hiring a Transport Planner in Sheffield for a full-time permanent role. You will oversee day-to-day transport planning, manage a busy operation and provide cost-effective solutions to customers. Salary is £31,365 per annum with mon–fri, 8am–4pm hours.

The role requires experience in busy transport environments, strong problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. SAP/BPCS/ Road Runner knowledge is advantageous.