Transport Planner

Company Description Culina Logistics provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food & drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures. 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 Description Reporting to Head of Transport, the Transport Planner you will effectively assemble loads and deliveries and resource the correct transport requirements. Salary: £33,759 per annum Shift: 5on 3off, 07:30 - 18:00. Key Duties of Transport Planner: Efficiently utilising the Culina networks fleet. Planning loads centrally for all Culina Chill sites, including Group intervention. Assembling 400 + multi drop / consolidated loads in every 24 hour period. Planning approximately 200 + collections to clients agreed KPI. Resourcing correct transport requirements for each site, keeping sub-contract to a minimum. Exceeding agreed KPIs. Liaising daily with personnel across different levels (Shift Managers, Transport Coordinators, Customer Service & Client Support Colleagues). Proactively looking for conscientious improvements. Dealing with day to day operational issues. Dealing with client requests. Other duties as reasonably required. Qualifications Previous transport planning experience  Attention to detail and accuracy. Good geographical knowledge. Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to work without direct supervision. Good communication skills in order to deliver accurate information. Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines. Able to work on own or as part of a team. CPC desirable but not essential. Proactive decision maker. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics 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 – Competitive holiday entitlement of 32 days inclusive of 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 - 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