Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

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

Due to continued growth our Duckmanton site are now recruiting for a Transport Sub Contract Planner to join their friendly team on a on a full time permanent basis.

Salary: £30,888 per annum.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

As a Transport Sub Contract Planner you will be responsible for for sourcing Sub Contract partners to support in the delivery of goods from various Warehouse locations in the UK. 

The successful applicant should have experienced within a Sub Contract and Transport planning department, have excellent communication skills with a proactive and positive approach.

Job responsibilities of a Transport Sub Contract Planner include:

Offering work to Sub Contractors on a D1-D3 basis ensuring financial targets are achieved.Ensuring the Transport Management System (TMS), is updated with the correct information and is aligned with the Warehouse Management System (WMS).Managing KPI performance by haulier.Sourcing and accurately setting up new hauliers systemically ensuring that all haulier packs are completed in full and are accompanied by correct GIT insurance / O Licence documentation. All T&Cs agreed.Monitoring of all haulier documentation ensuring that new in date certification is supplied and updated systemically.Ensure Hauliers arrive at the designated collection time.Carrying out Quarterly review meetings with hauliers.Liaising with staff at other depots and external contacts.Sourcing additional work from both internal and external business for own fleet.

QualificationsPrevious experience gained in a similar role is essential.Excellent administration skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication skills and ability to succeed in a pressurised environment.Able to work using own initiative and with little supervision.Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel, Word, Outlook (or equivalent).   Experience in an FMCG environment is desirable.Demonstrate flexibility to ensure that all deadlines are achieved.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear 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 – 28 days inclusive of the 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!