Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK, with 500 employees across our divisions – BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay & Mathieson and AFG.
As part of Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc., we operate globally while maintaining a fast-paced working environment across our depots, service centres and head office. Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to foster a culture built on our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence.
This role sits within our SPS division, with the Transport Planner responsible for managing the day-to-day planning, scheduling and coordination of all transport activities from our Aberdeen site. The role plays a vital part in ensuring operational efficiency, on-time deliveries, and seamless communication across departments. This is a site-based position due to the hands-on and responsive nature of the work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, schedule and optimise multi drop delivery routes to ensure efficient and cost effective operations.
* Arrange export loads including appropriate documentation and compliance requirements.
* Maintain up to date knowledge of incoterms to ensure correct application across export movements.
* Coordinate collections, special deliveries and urgent requirements efficiently.
* Work close with BM Steel and SPs Sales teams to ensure customer delivery expectations are understood and met.
* Provide timely updates on delivery status, delays or operational issues.
* Communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse team members and management.
* Produce delivery notes, manifests and transport related documents.
* Ensure vehicle utilisation is maximised while maintaining service quality and legal compliance.
* Support the wider operations team with planning insights, transport metrics and reporting.
* Ensure full compliance with transport regulations, export requirements and company policies
* Promote a safe working culture across all transport activities.
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven experience in transport planning or logistics coordination ideally within a multi-drop environment.
* Understanding of export processes and Incoterms.
* Strong organisational and problem solving abilities.
* Excellent communication skills and confidence working with multiple departments.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
* Good IT skills, including transport planning systems and Microsoft office.
Benefits:
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
Annual performance bonus
Life assurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Taste Card
Free mortgage, legal and health advice
Free will writing service
Free health screening
Free eye tests
Development opportunities
Access to mental health first aiders
Employee referral program
Pension scheme
Extra holiday for long service
Birthday day off
Special leave for significant life events, such as marriage, childbirth, or adoption
Buy Holiday Scheme
Salary: £30k-39k depending on experience.