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. It is 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 contribute to the success of the transport team, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day planning of the transport operation. You should be highly motivated, experienced in working in a fast-paced environment, and capable of handling daily challenges in providing effective transport plans.
Working hours: 4 on 4 off days
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Key Duties of a Transport Planner:
* Collaborate with Transport and Warehouse teams to create efficient transport plans using the latest TMS.
* Assemble over 400 consolidated orders into loads within a 24-hour period.
* Plan and coordinate orders from multiple warehouses and manufacturing sites across the UK.
* Schedule daily fleet workload, including vehicles based on site and outbases.
* Report issues, resolve problems, and handle queries promptly.
* Plan approximately 100 collections per day on a time-critical basis.
* Maintain and exceed agreed KPIs.
* Proactively seek continuous improvements.
* Make decisions under pressure within tight timeframes.
* Be flexible and adaptable to meet business needs, especially during peak periods.
Qualifications
* Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
* Experience in planning units across multiple depots.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Customer-focused with a focus on delivery performance.
* Financially and commercially astute, with a drive to deliver results.
* Experience using a TMS system.
* Experience in an FMCG environment.
* Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities, including formulas.
Additional Information
We are committed to making Stobart a great place to work. We value diversity and are dedicated to employee development and recognizing success. Our learning and development programs are open to all employees, providing opportunities to grow within logistics and foster a thriving team culture.
Our benefits include:
* Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
* Pension: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
* Wellness: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support 24/7.
* Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
* Reward & Recognition: Bonuses, recognition awards, and long service awards.
* Discounts: Access to numerous retailer discounts via our benefit platform.
* Fitness: Partnered with PureGym for discounted memberships.
If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!
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