We’re looking for a dynamic Lead Transport Planner to take ownership of the full order lifecycle and transport planning operations. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure seamless order processing, optimal resource allocation, and timely delivery of goods—meeting our high standards of service every step of the way. Acting as a key interface between sales, logistics, and customer service, you’ll drive operational excellence, champion continuous improvement, and support strategic enhancements across our fulfilment and transport functions.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Lead and coach a team of order takers and transport planners
Act as deputy for the Planning & Service Manager
Ensure timely and accurate order capture and delivery planning
Create transport plans aligned with demand and availability
Allocate vehicles and resources to meet SLAs
Coordinate with 3PLs, own fleet, and internal teams for dispatch
Monitor transport execution and resolve issues proactively
Track daily loads and share real-time updates
Handle escalations for order and delivery issues
Produce daily performance reports and KPI dashboards
Report logistics-related ancillary costs
Support system upgrades and digital initiatives
Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and environmental standards
Key Characteristics
We’re looking for someone who is:
Pragmatic, resilient, and solutions-focused
Customer-oriented with strong service ethos
Clear, confident communicator
Skilled in stakeholder engagement
Passionate about team development and improvement
Knowledgeable in transport legislation
Detail-oriented and numerate
Proficient in planning tools, ERP, and TMS
Key Functional Competencies
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
Experience leading centralised logistics/planning teams
Familiarity with continuous improvement methods
Strong grasp of logistics systems and fulfilment workflows
Experience / Education
We value transferable skills such as:
Operational efficiency and cost control
Driver and transport legislation knowledge
Understanding of O Licence requirements
Positive leadership and communication
Relationship-building across teams and partners
In addition to this rolewe also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
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Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer.We arecommittedto creating aninclusivework environment for all employees andactivelyencourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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