About Holcim
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We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity
Looking to power up your career in logistics and supply chain? This is a unique opportunity to lead operations at one of the UKs most important aggregate sites, Torr Works Super Quarry, one of only three super quarries in the UK for Holcim UK.
As Rail Supply Chain Planning Manager, youll be based at our high-output Torr Work site in Somerset, where youll help distribute over 500,000 tonnes of material every month to the South East and South West via rail. This is an essential role that blends strategy with hands-on planning, keeping the supply chain flowing, reducing costs, and improving service to our customers every day.
If youre commercially savvy, process-minded, and ready to make a measurable impact, wed love to hear from you.
What Youll Be Doing Lead the rail order fulfillment process from customer order to loading, ensuring materials move efficiently, on time, and at the lowest cost.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to manage delivery performance, reduce shortfalls, and streamline processes.
Analyse and report on rail KPIs weekly and monthly, using data to drive decisions and improve customer experience.
Oversee the fulfilment of rail orders from Torr, ensuring quality of service and compliance with customer expectations.
Proactively support Sales vs Production (SvP) planning processes to balance demand and output across the region.
Improve communication and collaboration between departments including Commercial, Operations, Logistics, and External Hauliers.
Manage service performance of third-party logistics partners.
Support the Regional Supply Chain Planning Manager and Commercial Manager in demand forecasting, risk identification, and customer liaison.
Who You Are An experienced supply chain, logistics, or rail planning professional, ideally with knowledge of the construction or manufacturing industry.
A strong communicator and collaborator with a high level of emotional intelligence capable of engaging stakeholders across multiple teams.
Skilled in data analysis, performance reporting, and continuous process improvement.
Comfortable leading meetings, chairing discussions, and influencing change across functions.
Commercially aware with a passion for digital tools, optimisation, and delivering best-in-class customer service .
Previous experience with E1, Qlikview, and/or lean systems would be advantageous but not essential.
Why Torr Works? Its one of Holcims flagship super quarriesplaying a critical role in supplying high-grade materials across the UK.
Youll be managing huge volumes up to half a million tonnes monthlygiving you experience few roles in the UK can match.
Youll have a clear opportunity to make your mark in a high-profile, high-impact position .
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
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