Asphalt Logistics & Planning Coordinator

Heidelberg Materials; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Asphalt Planner to coordinate plant production, haulage and customer requirements across our network.

You will monitor plant availability, manage schedules, process SAP orders, and build strong customer relationships to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Strong planning, communication and IT skills are essential to succeed in this role and help maximise performance and profitability across sites.

Qualifications

• Strong planning, scheduling, or logistics coordination experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant availability and record daily exceptions.
• Manage unplanned plant downtime and update planning systems accordingly.
• Minimise service disruption by identifying cost-effective supply solutions.
• Coordinate with plant teams to agree current and future production schedules.
• Produce pre-planned supply costs and support daily planning activities.
• Create, review, and optimise asphalt mixing programmes.
• Accurately process customer enquiries, quotations and orders.
• Negotiate realistic delivery schedules while balancing operational capacity.
• Manage order amendments and changes in real time.
• Build strong relationships with customers by providing professional and responsive service.
• Ensure orders are entered accurately within SAP and planning systems.
• Support external sales by following up opportunities and promoting products.
• Liaise with transport teams, plant personnel and allocators for smooth daily operations.
• Monitor delivery performance and address issues proactively.
• Redirect vehicles and manage alternative supply arrangements during breakdowns.
• Support efficient fleet utilisation and resource planning.
• Work with haulage providers and operations to optimise distribution solutions.
• Respond to enquiries, escalate issues, and resolve complaints.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across sales, operations and transport.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Logistics Coordination

Customer Service

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Asphalt Planner to coordinate plant production, haulage and customer requirements across our network.

You will monitor plant availability, manage schedules, process SAP orders, and build strong customer relationships to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Strong planning, communication and IT skills are essential to succeed in this role and help maximise performance and profitability across sites.