Transport Planner
Location: Stowmarket, IP14 2ED
Annual Salary: Competitive depending on experience
Hours: 8am-5pm
We’re looking for a Transport Planner to take charge of concrete deliveries in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll be of our scheduling operations, ensuring every delivery runs smoothly and every customer is satisfied.
What We're Looking For:
* Strong Leadership and Communication skills
* IT proficiency
* An eye for detail, accuracy, and organisation
* Proactive attitude and the ability to make decisions under pressure
Benefits:
* Company Pension Scheme
* 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a Christmas shutdown.
* Employee discount on our products
* Death In Service Benefit (after successful probation)
* Training and Staff Development
* Employee Referral Programme
* Be part of a stable, independent concrete supplier in the Eastern Region.
* Contribute to a business delivering concrete to Sizewell C, one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, supporting clean energy and regional growth.
Key Responsibilities of the Transport Planner:
* Coordinate and schedule daily concrete deliveries.
* Timely and accurate input of all customer concrete orders into the system.
* Respond promptly to all customer queries and complaints.
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
* Provide support for major contracts and schemes, focusing on production and transport capacity planning.
* Build strong relationships with new and existing customers
* Liaise daily with relevant parties to inform them of their work schedules.
* Maintain and update batching plant spreadsheets
* Plan and despatch customer orders in a cost-effectively.
* Conduct month-end stocktakes as required.
* Liaise with the Vehicle Workshop Manager regarding truck maintenance schedules