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Transport Planner

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Job Description - Transport Planner

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 currently have a opportunity for a Transport Planner on a full time, permanent basis at our Warrington site 

Shift: Monday to Friday

Job Purpose:

The main purpose of role is to effectively assemble loads / deliveries and resource the correct transport requirements. Analyse the planned versus actual to provide further efficiencies, for the site P&L

Key Duties:

  • Ensuring GTS housekeeping is constantly completed
  • Depot logs are completed by specified time
  • Input trailer numbers as soon as practical to do so
  • Monitor and report empty legs for shift
  • Monitor Time lapse and Restricted parking reports by specified time
  • Complete Microlise debrief by specified time
  • Report Microlise errors to central team
  • Check resource availability for the shift
  • Confirm driver start times for next day
  • Monitor and report WTD issues / concerns to Operations team
  • Ensuring there is ongoing verbal communication with the driving team to supplement the use of Microlise
  • Ensuring there is clear daily communication between shifts
  • Managing drivers’ hours in relation to customer requirements and volume demand
  • Understanding and achieving specific targets regarding utilisation, loaded, empty legs
  • Supporting the Transport Manager with all required Back-to-Back prep
  • Undertaking Back-to-Back tracking during F1 season with regular updates to team and Customers

Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours (Core)
  • CPC National Qualification (Desirable)
  • Working knowledge of GTS
  • Understanding of F1 Customer Contracts and back to back arrangements
  • IT Literate including Microsoft word, excel and outlook
  • Ability to multi-task with a calm and flexible approach
  • Methodical and organised approach
  • Enthusiasm to learn and to progress through experience and training
  • Excellent levels of commitment and motivation
  • Excellent communication and 'people skills' and the ability to establish effective working relationships
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills

Additional Information

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

  • Annual Leave - 20 days plus the normal bank holidays.
  • Pension - 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
  • Life Assurance - x2
  • 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!  
  • Fitness - your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. 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!

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