Transport Planner

Job title:

Transport Planner

Company

Culina Group

Job description

CML (Part of the Culina Group) provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food and drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures to the discount retailers.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 DescriptionDue to continued growth our Telford site are now recruiting for a Transport Planner to join their friendly team on full time permanent basis.Working hours: 4 on 4 off, 6:30am-6:30pm.Salary: £29,843 per annum, plus £1,000 per annum attendance bonus.As a Transport Planner you will plan, book and administer all Transport requirements for Deliveries and Collections. To ensure all deliveries and collections are achieved on time and in full by effective planning and ensure all loads are resourced efficiently.Key Duties of a Transport Planner include:

• Producing an efficient combined Inbound & Outbound Plan.
• Ensure Plans are cost effective, focussing on Moving Deck / Internal Fleet Utilisation.
• Completing Daily KPI’s and abide by targets set by the Transport Planning Manager.
• Monitoring both the Planning & Collection Request Inboxes / handling any Planning related phone calls.
• Organising Customer Returns and Depot Uplifts.
• Book additional sub contractors and ensure accurate and concise information is given.
• Provide support to the Collections Team, where needed.
• Working closely with Transport, Warehouse & Customer Service to achieve the common goal.
• Resource Planning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Transport Planning in a radial and direct delivery environment including Inter Depot Trunk or Cross Docking movements.
• Knowledge of Transport Management Systems is desirable.
• 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.

Additional InformationAs part of our drive to make CML 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 – 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% 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!

Expected salary

£29843 per year

Location

Telford, Shropshire

Job date

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:34:16 GMT

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