ContractHaulierPlanner

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 Group 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! As a Contract Haulier Planner you will be playing a central role in creating effective transport plans for our customers within the wider Stobart network, whilst complying with legal responsibilities. Working hours: 4 on 4 off days, 06:00 - 18:00 Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum. Key Duties of a Contract Haulier Planner: * Effective management and planning of drivers, through on-going communication and using our state-of-the-art transport software. * Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resource (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU drivers’ hours regulations). * To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time managing resources effectively; maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost. * Ensure that our internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated to an exceptional standard. * Make regular use of in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency. * Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilisation and costing). * Constantly communicate with our customer service teams and drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained. ## Qualifications * Previous experience within a similar role within Transport and Logistics. * Understanding of WTD and Driver hours. * Able to work on your own initiative, with the willingness to resolve complex issues. * Organise your own workload and will be able to work in a pressurised environment to meet key deadlines. * PC literate, with a working knowledge of M