Transport Planner

Culina Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner to join their team at the Rugby site. In this role, you will be responsible for planning daily transport operations, collaborating with various teams, and maintaining high service standards. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and experienced in a fast-paced environment, capable of making decisions under pressure. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for continuous improvement within the transport sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced transport planning environment.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Create an efficient transport plan using TMS.
• Assemble consolidated orders into loads daily.
• Plan daily workload of vehicles and manage collections.

Job description

We are currently seeking a Transport Planner to join our Transport Team for our Consumer Beverage sector 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:5 from 7 NIGHTS 18:00 – 04:00

Key Duties of a Transport Planner:

• Work with Transport and Warehouse teams, to create an efficient transport plan using the latest TMS.
• Assembling of 400+ consolidated orders into loads in every 24hr period.
• Subcontracting and planning orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.
• Planning daily workload of fleet: vehicles based on site and outbases.
• Reporting problems and dealing with issues and any queries that may arise.
• Planning approx. 100 collections per day on a time critical basis.
• Maintaining and exceeding agreed KPI’s.
• Proactively look for continuous improvements.
• Be able to 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.
• Efficiently utilise the Culina Group network in support Warrens when volumes dictate.