Sub Contract Planner

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!

Salary: up to £33,000 per annum DOE

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08.00-18.00.

Key Duties of a Sub Contract Planner:

• Plan and allocate set lanes to hauliers.
• Rate jobs on GTS and ensure haulier costs are correct.
• Advertise work on TWS system.
• Arrange live loads for hauliers.
• Complete jobs on GTS to allow for Stobart invoicing.
• Subbed volumes.
• Implement subcontract strategy based on forecasted volumes.
• Manage haulier issues and communicate these to Stobart departments such as CS, central and planning.
• Update hauliers documents to ensure 100% legal compliance.
• Report POD discrepancies and returns that may arise to reduce the company’s liability of losses.
• Take on additional work from 3rd party hauliers to reduce empty running on Stobart Fleet.
• Support Central Team as required.

• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Knowledge of the Logistics and Transport industry.
• Knowledge of GTS is desirable.
• Demonstrable planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator, with a strong knowledge of Microsoft systems.
• Able to work under pressure and collaborating with a range of departments across the business, from Planning through to Forecasting.
• IT Literate including Microsoft word, excel and outlook.

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 plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Life Assurance -  x2 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!

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!