Transport 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. This role is working with the Warrens team.

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!

We are currently seeking a Transport Planner to join our Warrens Transport Team at our Rugby 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: Up to £33,000 Per Annum.

Key Duties of a Transport Planner: 

• Work within the Transport team despatching and controlling the daily plan.
• Update and control time critical collections and deliveries with over 120 routes within 24 hours.
• Communicate with both warehouse and customer service regarding any delays.
• Reporting problems and dealing with issues that come up on shift.
• Maintaining and exceeding agreed KPIs.
• Proactively look for continuous improvements.
• Make decisions under pressure and to a tight timescale.
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business, particularly at peak periods during the year.

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Good knowledge of EU Driver hours and WTD.
• Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Work and Outlook.
• Experience of transport planning.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to succeed in a pressurised environment.
• Customer focus on delivery performance.
• Commercially and financially astute and driven to deliver exceptional results.
• Experience of using a TMS system.
• Experience in a retail FMCG environment preferred.

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 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension - 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
• 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!  

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!