Primary Logistics Planner

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'​ worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 141 years.

Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Job Title: Primary Logistics Planner

Contract: Full Time, Permanent 4 on 4 off Days and Nights rotating

Location: Bolton

Do you have Distribution planning experience within a fast-paced transport office and are looking for a new challenge?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Distribution Planner to join our Logistics Planning team based at our Head Office in Bolton working a 4 on 4 off days/nights shift rota.  

With a fleet of over 900 vehicles and one of the biggest independent distribution networks in the UK, we are proud to be delivering our freshly baked products daily to over 17,000 customer stores across the UK.

Keeping our nations eggs in soldiers, You’ll be proud of keeping our trucks moving and our customers happy.

The Recipe  

Our Logistics planner is responsible for creating and co-ordinating the day-to-day transport and resource plan within our primary network, working closely with transport and manufacturing teams, ensuring compliance and managing any in-day changes to planning. It will take someone that thrives off working within the fast pace of the industry, It’s an extremely busy role and you’ll be planning activity for more than 200 Primary drivers daily across our national distribution network. The role is pivotal in ensuring that Warburtons maintain and enhance our customer offering of having the freshest product across the UK, in full and on time.   

Working as part of a busy and collaborative planning team you will have a methodical and organised approach with the ability to multi-task and prioritise your workload.  You will be working closely with internal bakery and manufacturing teams ensuring compliance to plan and managing any in-day changes to planning

We are committed to the investment in our future and our Logistics Team is fundamental in supporting the business objectives. You will join a forward thinking and highly driven team who are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations. We want you to be passionate and to thrive on a challenge, therefore you will be resilient and innovative in your thinking. 

Working throughout the UK network you will have a great understanding of locations, routes and national road network. You’ll be focused on keeping our supply chain moving and our customers happy, building great relationships both internal & external whilst providing key metrics on daily, weekly and period basis, reporting any issues along the way and managing costs.

About Us:  

Be part of a great family. As an organisation that is 149 years old, with a clear purpose and values, we provide staple products that help to feed our nation. You’ve probably tasted our products - now have a taste of what it means to be part of the family behind developing, creating and delivering all the incredible products that we’re famous for. We’re proud of our heritage and we love our brand, we know you will too!

Essential Ingredients  

Excellent communication skills; influential and persuasive.
Strong relationship building skills; credible with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Analytical and meticulous problem solver.
You will have planning experience preferably in a distribution or manufacturing business.
Able to work a flexible shift pattern, including evenings, weekend and bank holidays. Extra Dough  

At last and by no means least, you will want to know what your bread is worth.

A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
Life assurance
Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
Continued investment in your personal development
Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
 Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do