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
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 DescriptionWe are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Transport Scheduler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating efficient, compliant, and customer-focused transport plans that maximise resource utilisation while meeting operational and legal requirements.
Key responsibilities of the Transport Scheduler:
Working hours: 4 on 4 off days, 06:00-18:00
Salary: Up to £32,000 Per Annum.
Key Duties of a Transport Scheduler:
- 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 Stobart when volumes dictate.
- 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.
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 - Hoilday 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!
Skills Required
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word 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
- Commercial and financial astuteness, driven to deliver results
- Experience of using a TMS system
- Experience in an FMCG environment
- Strong analytical skills and Excel capability across 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.
