Transport Scheduler in Surrey

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, 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!

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Transport Scheduler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating efficient, compliant, and customer-focused transport plans that maximise resource utilisation while meeting operational and legal requirements.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off days, 06:00-18:00

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Key Duties of a Transport Scheduler:

• Work with Transport and Warehouse teams to create an efficient transport plan using the latest TMS.
• Assemble 400+ consolidated orders into loads in every 24-hour period.
• Subcontract and plan orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.
• Plan daily workload of fleet vehicles based on site and outbases.
• Report problems and deal with issues and any queries that may arise.
• Plan approximately 100 collections per day on a time-critical basis.
• Maintain and exceed agreed KPIs.
• Proactively look for continuous improvements.
• 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 of Stobart when volumes dictate.

Qualifications:

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience of planning units across multiple depots.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and Excel capability across standard formulas.

Additional Information:

As part of our drive to make Stobart 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 hardworking 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 - Holiday entitlement of 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension - 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 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 referral bonuses, special recognition, and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform, you will have access to hundreds of 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!