Are you passionate about delivering a quality service? Do you enjoy problem solving and using your initiative? Would you like the opportunity to join a vibrant, effective team?
At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.
We are currently looking for a Logistics Planner (Fixed Term Contract) to join our fantastic Logistics Planning Team at our Tarmac Stancombe Office, which is located in Flax Bourton, Bristol. This role is commutable from Westonsuper-Mare, Bristol, Chepstow, Newport, Cardiff, Gloucester and the surrounding areas
We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Main ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Logistics Supervisor the role of Logistics Planner will work as part of the Logistics Planning team ensuring the timely and efficient planning of vehicles. The team also manage our customer requirements daily to ensure optimisation of capacity in regard to fulfilling customer orders for asphalt and aggregate deliveries.
The role of Logistics Planner will also be responsible for:
Handling inbound and outbound calls to monitor orders and haulage requirements
Processing customer orders
Providing quality customer experience
Effectively managing customer expectations
Providing effective communication with key stakeholders both internal and external
Accurate recording of data
Effective management of assets and materials, ensuring effective utilisation of vehicles
Sourcing and management of external haulage companies, managing associated costs
Ensuring best use of resources to optimise delivery of all customer requirements
Raising any safety concerns immediately
The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Logistics Planner will have previous experience working in a similar role coordinating fleet deliveries and managing client expectations, within a similar sector however individuals evidencing suitable attributes for the role may be trained.
Suitable candidates for the role of Logistics Planner will also evidence:
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Proven customer service and telephone skills
Superb attention to detail
Ability to confidently communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Effective problem solving skills
Initiative and the ability to make appropriate decisions
Proven teamwork capability
Excellent time management skills
Speed and efficiency in making decisions
Good geographical knowledge
Commercial awareness
Resilience and the ability to work at pace under pressure managing stakeholder expectations
Why UsAs well as the role of Logistics Planner we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
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
Training and development opportunities
Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?
Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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