Culina Group

logistics

TransportPlanner

£37–37k Crawley, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Transport Planner at Culina Group. Skills: planning of the transport operation, route planning, customer query management, driver management. day to day planning of the transport operation. efficient planning of the transport operation”

What You'll Achieve.

revenue targets are achieved on each vehicle; depot is both efficient and profitable; driver’s collections and deliveries are completed to schedule; continual improvement of service delivery KPI’s

Industry & Context.

logistics
Problems you'll solve

Deal with drivers queries appropriately; Deal with customer queries and complaints effectively

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous transport operational experience, 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 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, analytical and excel capability across standard formulas

Nice to Have

CPC

What You'll Do.

day to day planning of the transport operation

efficient planning of the transport operation

Ensure effective communication is maintained within the business ensuring teamwork is always and collaborative

Ensuring driver team arrive for work on time and arrange cover for absences when required

Correct utilisation of staff and vehicles using the company diary sheet/planner

route all vehicles available generating revenue and solid route plans to ensure that routes are both achievable and vehicles are used to best efficiency

and updating any amendments throughout the day so the information is live for all to access

ensure key duties are completed without fail

Analysing delivery data to ensure the relevant KPI’s and revenue targets are achieved on each vehicle

Arrange and oversee loading/pre-loading activity to ensure a timely despatch

work with the TPN team to ensure the depot is both efficient and profitable and reviewing synergies to enhance this

Deal with drivers queries appropriately

and ensuring driver’s collections and deliveries are completed to schedule including undertaking driver (de)briefing

Deal with customer queries and complaints effectively

ensuring that goodwill is maintained

Develop and maintain positive relationships with our customers

other TPN depots and our staff within Eezehaul

accurately prepare administration within set timeframes required

Ensure all systems are kept updated including accurate data entry

answer the telephones in a timely and appropriate manner

carry out other tasks that may be required for the company from time to time

Adhere to health and safety policy

and other requirements relating to Analysis and continual improvement of service delivery KPI’s

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Ensure effective communication is maintained within the business ensuring teamwork is always and collaborative; work with the TPN team to ensure the depot is both efficient and profitable and reviewing synergies to enhance this; Develop and maintain positive relationships with our customers, other TPN depots and our staff within Eezehaul

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Ensure effective communication is maintained within the business ensuring teamwork is always and collaborative

Full Job Description

Join The Pallet Network (Part of the Culina Group) - For 25 years, TPN has been a leader in the pallet network industry, combining top-tier expertise with unmatched service resilience to deliver seamless, tailored solutions. Proudly part of the Culina Group, the UK’s largest privately-owned third-party logistics specialist, we are committed to excellence. Our state-of-the-art, 605,081 sq. ft. single hub is the backbone of TPN operations, ensuring faster turnarounds, extended delivery windows, and reliable distribution for both domestic and international consignments. With over 140 depots across the UK and Ireland, we deliver bespoke solutions for consignments of all sizes, backed by unmatched professionalism and dedication to our shared goals. Contributing to the success of the Transport team, you will be responsible for the day to day planning of the transport operation, through the efficient planning of the transport operation. Working hours: Sunday to Thursday lates, 13.00-22.00 Salary: £37,000 per annum Key Duties of a Transport Planner: * Ensure effective communication is maintained within the business ensuring teamwork is always strong and collaborative. * Ensuring driver team arrive for work on time and arrange cover for absences when required. * Correct utilisation of staff and vehicles using the company diary sheet/planner * To route all vehicles available generating revenue and solid route plans to ensure that routes are both achievable and vehicles are used to best efficiency, maintaining, and updating any amendments throughout the day so the information is live for all to access. * To ensure key duties are completed without fail, for example, postcode checker. * Analysing delivery data to ensure the relevant KPI’s and revenue targets are achieved on each vehicle. * Arrange and oversee loading/pre-loading activity to ensure a timely despatch. * To work with the TPN team to ensure the depot is both efficient and profitable and reviewing synergies to enhanc

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