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Transport Planner Date: 2026-09-09 Location Dunbartonshire, Dunbartonshire, GB, G64 4DJ Application Deadline 2026-12-10T00:53:16.76 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 We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join our friendly team at our Minworth site on a full-time permanent basis! Salary: £30,690 per annum Working hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm As a Transport Planner, you will oversee the day-to-day planning of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced at working in a busy transport department, able to deal with day-to-day challenges and provide cost-effective solutions to the customer.
Key Duties of a Transport Planner Subcontracting and planning orders out of multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK. Planning daily workload for fleet: vehicles based on and off-site. Dealing with queries and issues by telephone, fax, and email from customers, sub-contract hauliers, and warehousing sites. Liaising with Traffic and Administration teams to ensure high standards of performance.
Maintaining, creating, and updating spreadsheets and databases for customer reports. Reporting problems and resolving issues or queries that arise. Supporting the fleet and driver training team as needed. Completing pre- and post-de-briefs for all driver shifts. Delivering effective, professional, and timely communication both internally and externally. Qualifications Be able to demonstrate a high level of transport planning expertise in a busy and demanding environment.
Have excellent problem solving, analytical, and organisational skills. Be able to make decisions under pressure and within tight timescales. Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working to meet business needs, particularly during peak periods. Be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization. Have the ability to identify and suggest improvements for the benefit of the company and customers.
Be a highly motivated individual able to work independently and as part of a small team. Knowledge of SAP, BPCS, and Road Runner would be advantageous. Additional Information As part of our effort to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization committed to employee development and recognizing success. Our learning and development programs are open to all employees, providing opportunities to shape future careers within logistics and foster a thriving team culture.
Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we offer a wide range of benefits, including: Annual Leave - 28 days inclusive of bank holidays Pension scheme - 4% employee and 4% employer contributions Life Assurance - twice your annual salary Wellness via Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support Eye Care Vouchers with savings on eye tests and glasses Reward & Recognition programs including Employee of the Month and Year, and long service awards Everyday discounts on over 50 retailers through our benefit platform If you meet the requirements for the above role and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
#s1-Gen sites across the UK. Planning daily workload forfleet: vehicles based on and off site. Dealing with queries and issues by telephone, fax and email from our customers, sub-contract hauliers and warehousing sites. Liaising with Traffic and Administration teams to ensure the highest standards of performance are maintained at all times. Maintaining, creating and updating spreadsheets and databases for customer reports.
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