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Culina Group Limited

Transport Planner

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In-Office
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Entry level
In-Office
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Entry level
Create and manage daily transport plans using a TMS, assemble consolidated orders, plan fleet workloads and collections, subcontract and coordinate across depots, maintain KPIs, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
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Company Description

Warrens offer a comprehensive logistics and warehousing service, primarily focused on the needs of major retailers and bakeries.

At Culina Group 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 would like to present you with an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join our friendly team at our Rugby site on a full time permanent basis!

Salary: £30,000- £31,365 per annum.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off days, 6am-6pm.

As a Transport Planner 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.

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.

Qualifications

  • Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
  • Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Work and Outlook.
  • Experience of planning units across multiple depots.
  • 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 an FMCG environment.
  • Strong analytical and excel capability across standard formulas.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Warrens 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 retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
  • Life Assurance -  2 x 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!

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