Transport Planner Lead

We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner Lead to join our Matthew Clark team at our Birmingham Depot in Aston. 

Shift: 10am to 6pm - Monday to Friday (Occasional weekend working during peak periods)

What you'll be doing

The job holder will ensure the smooth management of the transport operation, with responsibility for the delivery of cost, service, compliance, people KPIs – in line with company and legal standards and requirements.

Responsibility for the leading the transport team with a support and deputy role for Transport Shift Manager as required.

• Effectively plan the depot fleet through the company planning tools, specifically looking to maximise efficiency with the minimum cost 
• Support the management team in ensuring the department and depot are compliant in all areas
• Monitor and maintain housekeeping standards in the department. Identify, eliminate, isolate, or minimise workplace hazards
• ​Proactive communication with drivers, mates, internal and external customers regarding operational issues
• Provide the team with expert knowledge, advice, leadership, motivation and addressing areas for improvement
• Provide practical solutions to operational challenges and take ownership of problems and deal with them effectively
• Create and maintain a positive, safe, and productive working environment
• Continually review ways of improving the operations in all areas, generating new ideas and actively implementing and promoting change
• Responsible for the quality of the vehicle loading.
• Work with the warehouse to ensure tasks are completed both safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with the Planning Team ensuring all issues are logged and reported within process
• Work closely with the Nightshift shunter and assist with any vehicle moves or general yard duties as required
• Liaise with Nightshift admin, ensuring all daily tasks or requirements are completed as required
• Ensure all loading information is captured and fed back to the admin and planning teams
• Ensure all vehicles are loaded in a safe and workable manner

About you

• Passionate, hands-on approach to providing a premium service to internal and external customers
• Team player role model who leads by example and can motivate, coach, and develop team members
• Proven experience with investigations in areas including, but not limited to, accidents and disciplinaries
• Able to manage targets and KPI’s
• Previous experience of working within a fast-paced warehouse and transport department.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel
• Vehicle Loading experience
• Understanding of Warehouse and Transport functionality.
• Understanding of the legal requirements around transport
• Extensive understanding of the safe and efficient process of vehicle loading

About us:

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.   

From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.   

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.  

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.  

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/