Asphalt Planning & Logistics Coordinator

Heidelberg Materials UK; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an organised Asphalt Planner to coordinate plant production, haulage and customer requirements across our network. You will manage daily planning activities, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective supply of asphalt products and maintain strong customer relationships.

Join a fast-paced operation focused on delivering high service levels, with responsibilities across planning, logistics, and order management in a stock and distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Strong planning, scheduling, or logistics coordination experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy.
• Customer-focused approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good standard of English and Mathematics.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and standard business software packages.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant availability and record daily exceptions.
• Manage unplanned plant downtime and update planning systems accordingly.
• Minimise service disruption by identifying the most 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.

Skills

Planning experience

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

English & maths

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an organised Asphalt Planner to coordinate plant production, haulage and customer requirements across our network. You will manage daily planning activities, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective supply of asphalt products and maintain strong customer relationships.

Join a fast-paced operation focused on delivering high service levels, with responsibilities across planning, logistics, and order management in a stock and distribution environment.