Transport Planner

IT FUTURE SERVICES; Goole; On-site; GBP 28,000

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 for our Retail sector at our Goole Customer 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 nights, 18:00-06:00

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Key Duties Of a Transport Planner

1. Work with Transport and Warehouse teams to create an efficient transport plan using the latest TMS.
2. Assemble 400+ consolidated orders into loads in every 24-hour period.
3. Subcontract and plan orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.
4. Plan daily workload of fleet vehicles based on site and outbases.
5. Report problems and deal with issues and any queries that may arise.
6. Plan approximately 100 collections per day on a time-critical basis.
7. Maintain and exceed agreed KPIs.
8. Proactively look for continuous improvements.
9. Make decisions under pressure and to a tight timescale.
10. Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business, particularly at peak periods during the year.
11. Efficiently utilize the Culina Group network in support of Warrens when volumes dictate.

Qualifications

1. Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
2. Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
3. Experience of planning units across multiple depots.
4. Excellent communication skills and ability to succeed in a pressurized environment.
5. Customer focus on delivery performance.
6. Commercially and financially astute and driven to deliver exceptional results.
7. Experience of using a TMS system.
8. Experience in an FMCG environment.
9. 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 organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing success for hard-working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programs 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.

Benefits

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

1. Annual Leave - Holiday Entitlement of 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
2. Pension - 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
3. Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counseling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
4. Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
5. Reward & Recognition - We recognize that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonuses, special recognition, and long service awards.
6. Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to hundreds of retailer discounts for everyday savings!
7. Fitness - Your well-being is important to us, and being active is a great way to keep your body and mind healthy. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership.

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!