Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planning Supervisor to join our friendly team at our Minworth site on a full time permanent basis. As a Transport Planning Supervisor you will support the delivery of the Transport Budget with respect to own Fleet Usage and Haulier spend. The role will support the Transport Function in optimising and providing the most cost effective transport solutions to the business.
Responsibilities
* Review the daily Transport Plan to drive out efficiencies.
* Ensure that sufficient staff are on shift each day and Payroll / Annual Leave is covered / completed on Horizon.
* Source 3rd Party Work and increase backhaul revenue.
* Publish Daily KPIs / Daily Stats ensuring targets are met.
* Ensure Service Level Agreements are exceeded.
* Carry out any additional work requested by the Transport Planning Manager.
* Knowledge of Transport Planning in a radial and direct delivery environment including Inter Depot Trunk or Cross Docking movements.
* Knowledge of the Transport Management Systems is essential.
* Team player who can develop Internal and External relationships.
* Experience of reporting within a cost / KPI driven operational environment.
* Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and to prioritise workloads to meet set deadlines.
* Good geographical knowledge.
* Ability to work on own initiative, without direction.
* Computer literate including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
About the company
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!
As part of our drive to make Great Bear 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.
Benefits
* Annual Leave - 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
* Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
* Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary.
* 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 Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
* Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
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