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Transport Planning Specialist
About the Company
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 thrive on a winning culture: we value, challenge, and inspire our employees, ensuring our business continues to grow.
Role Summary
Contributing to the success of the transport team, you will be responsible for completing and overseeing the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation. You are a highly motivated and driven individual, experienced in fast-paced environments, able to manage daily challenges while providing effective transport planning solutions.
Salary: £34,000 per annum Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 – 18:00
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Transport and Warehouse teams to create efficient transport plans using the latest Transport Management System (TMS)
- Consolidate 400+ orders into loads within every 24-hour period
- Subcontract and plan orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK
- Plan daily fleet workloads, including vehicle/logistics (tractors) across multiple depots and outbases
- Address and report issues, resolve query problems, and provide solutions under pressure
- Schedule and manage approximately 100 collections daily, with time-sensitive requirements
- Maintain and surpass Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Continuously seek and implement operational improvements
- Make decisive, time-critical decisions
- Adapts flexibly to meet business demands, particularly during peak periods
- Optimise utilisation of the Culina Group network to support Stobart when operational demands increase
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Qualifications & Requirements
Core Skills & Experience
- Strong geographical knowledge of the UK
- Proficient in computer literacy: Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook
- CPC certification is desirable but not mandatory
- Experience planning 100+ tractors/units across multiple depots
- Strong communication skills, excelling in pressurised environments
- Customer-centric mindset with focus on delivery performance
- Commercially and financially astute, committed to delivering exceptional results
- Experience using Transport Management Software (TMS)
- Background in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environments
- Strong analytical skills, with expertise in Excel (including standard formulas)
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Benefits & Development
At Stobart, we prioritise our people—our plan is your plan, empowering you to shape your career while contributing to a culture that thrives on collaboration.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive leave entitlement: 20 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme: We contribute 5% employermatch for your 3% contribution
- Life Assurance: Covers twice your annual salary
- Wellness support: 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal services via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye Care Vouchers: Access to discounted eye tests and prescription glasses
- Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Year, monthly Employee of the Month awards, special recognition, and long service recognition
- Everyday discounts: Utilise our benefit platform for 50+ retailer discounts on daily purchases
Career Development
We are committed to inclusivity, diversity, and growth, offering dedicated learning and development programmes open to all employees.
Join our #WinningTeam—apply today and take the next step in your logistics career!
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