Load Planner

Carlsberg

  • Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job Title: Load PlannerLocation: Burton Upon Trent, DE14 2BGJob Length: PermanentWorking Hours: 40 hours per week. Starting at 2pm and finishing at 10pm on a Sunday to Thursday basis. Flexibility required to cover other shift and work outside of these hours to suit business needs.Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:
  • Monthly product allowance - alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
  • Private Medical options
  • Life Assurance
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Access to 24/7 GP services
  • Enhanced pension contribution
  • Generous holiday
  • Access to a range of high street discounts
Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic's brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot's servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.About the role:This role is all about keeping our transport operation running smoothly and efficiently. You'll be responsible for planning trunking routes, making sure everything complies with drivers' hours and WTD, and ensuring loads move safely and on time. If you're organised, great with detail, and enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.If you are interested in joining our journey, we are now recruiting for a Load Planner. Reporting to the Trunking Operations Manager, this role will play a key part of our succuss journey and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:Role Responsibilities:
  • Planning, directing, and controlling the activities of the Primary Fleet
  • Ensuring planned routes are in line with working time directive (WTD) and drivers' hours.
  • Producing optimal transport plans and approving transport routes.
  • Assisting the Transport Planning Supervisor to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively.
  • Monitoring the Transport Management software.
  • Liaising with our depots and customers as required on deliveries and any issues.
  • Ensuring the department complies with health and safety legislation.
  • Producing cost efficient operational transport plans daily
  • Produce and monitor regular data reporting to review site and company KPIs
Experience and Key Attributes:
  • IT literate with experience using MS Office.
  • SAP experience preferred however not required
  • Experience using Microlise, DiPS or similar planning tools
  • Knowledge of working time directive and vehicle restrictions
  • Numeracy and literacy with attention to detail
  • Communication at all levels of the business
  • Previous planning experience within a logistics network
This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business - with their incredible individual history's, innovation of products and some of the UK's most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!Application Process:We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application.This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business - with their incredible individual history's, innovation of products and some of the UK's most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

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