Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. Warrens (Part of the Culina Group) provides baked goods transport and warehouse services and has a trusted reputation for customer care, flexibility, speed and responsiveness.  Warrens are a primary distributor for Tesco & JS, also working with but not limited to other daily FMCG customers such as major supermarkets with a tremendous industry reputation for its dedication towards its services.

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!

What's the role?

Shift: 4 on 4 off Days 08:00 - 18:00 

Salary: £26,340

Are you looking to become a Transport Planner? This role is an exciting opportunity for an individual wanting to progress their career within a busy transport environment.

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 will learn all aspects of the planning department, communicating with transport, warehouse and customer service departments to deliver an efficient service

Main Responsibilities & Objectives: 

• Work with Transport and Warehouse teams, to create an efficient transport plan using the latest TMS
• 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
• Understand driver legislation
• Being one of the main points of contact for customers

What are we looking for?

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Work and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills and ability to succeed in a pressurised environment
• Customer focused
• Advantageous if you have experience in a warehouse/transport  environment
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent administration skills
• Looking to build a career in transport

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 – Competitive holiday entitlement of 20 Days including bank holidays
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement 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!