Who are Culina?
Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.
Job DescriptionLife in this role
As part of our Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Planner on a full time permanent basis.
Salary: £33,000 per annum.
Shift: Tuesday - Saturday nights, 8pm-6am.
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.
What you’ll need ...
- 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.
What is in it for you?
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
- Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
- Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
- Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.
Skills Required
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Experience planning units across multiple depots
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to succeed in a pressurised environment
- Customer focus on delivery performance
- Commercial and financial astuteness
- Experience using a Transport Management System
- Experience in an FMCG environment
- Strong analytical and Microsoft Excel skills, including standard formulas
What We Do
Culina Group is a market leading provider of high quality logistics services for food and drink companies in the UK and Ireland. We serve a sizeable portfolio of customers - ranging from niche operators to major multinational companies - across our vast depot network, comprised of over 100 strategically located sites. We work with over 22,000 fantastic people at peak and specialise in the development and implementation of total supply chain solutions for ambient and chilled brand manufacturers and distributors. We are totally customer focused and always seek to add real value to our clients, providing a holistic solution to meet the challenges faced by manufacturers and the changing demands of the retail sector.
