Logistics Planner

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 to join our fantastic Logistics Planning Team at our Tarmac Stancombe near Bristol working to ensure the timely and efficient planning of vehicles. This role is easily accessible from Weston-super-Mare, Bristol, Chepstow, Newport, Cardiff, Gloucester and the surrounding areas. Following successful completion of training, this role also has the option for hybrid working.

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 Responsibilities
Reporting to 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 calls
Monitoring orders and haulage requirements
Providing quality customer service
Effectively managing customer expectations
Effective communication with key stakeholders both internal and external
Accurate recording of data
Effective management of assets and materials
Sourcing and management of external haulage
Ensuring best use of resources to optimise delivery of all customer requirements
Process customer orders
Raise any safety concerns immediately
The Ideal Candidate
The 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. Suitable candidates for the role of Logistics Planner will also be able to evidence:

Excellent planning and organisational skills
Proven customer service and telephone skills
Superb attention to detail
The ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Proven teamwork capability
Excellent time management skills
Speed and efficiency in making decisions
Good geographical knowledge
Commercial awareness
IT literacy
Resilience
Able to work under pressure managing stakeholder expectations
Knowledge of transport law (ideal but not essential)
Why Tarmac
As 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 including (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing,  Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunities