Transport Planner at Culina Group

Blyth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Dec, 25

Salary

30000.0

Posted On

16 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Geographical Knowledge, Computer Literacy, Planning Experience, Communication Skills, Customer Focus, Commercial Awareness, Analytical Skills, Excel Proficiency, TMS Experience, FMCG Experience

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Company Description Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture. 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 growing Harworth 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: Monday - Friday either 08:00-16:00 or 10:00-18:00 Salary: £30,000 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 28 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!

Responsibilities

The Transport Planner will oversee the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation, ensuring efficient transport plans are created. This role involves working with various teams to manage collections and maintain KPIs.