Bulmers: Load Planner

About the role:

As a Load Planner at Bulmers, you'll be managing deliveries for hundreds of customers across the region, and overseeing a sizeable fleet of drivers. This role offers rewards and opportunities for progression.

• Assign work to drivers and mates, ensuring efficient use of vehicles and manpower, and monitor performance to make necessary adjustments.
• Plan daily transport using Paragon, optimising routes and minimising costs while maintaining high customer service standards.
• Ensure all drivers and mates follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manage their induction, training, and retraining as needed.
• Maintain compliance with vehicle and driver legislation, health and safety regulations, and company policies.
• Produce transport statistics and maintain accurate records for internal and external use.
• Assist with warehouse tasks, including processing orders, producing pick lists, dispatch notes, and load sheets.

About You:

Being organised, self motivated, adaptable and capable of taking initiative is essential. Prior experience in Distribution, ideally within a Transport Office, is preferred. Familiarity with stock control, key warehouse systems and regulations such as EU Drivers' Hours is expected. Experience with software such as Optrak is a plus. You should also have strong people skills, ability to communicate effectively, be computer literate, multi skill and ensure everything runs smoothly.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.