Logistics & Distribution Planner

Breedon Group plc; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

25 days leave

Share Saver

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a detail-oriented Distribution Coordinator for a fixed-term role at the Treforest Office. You will plan, schedule and coordinate deliveries, optimise haulage, ensure on-time performance from order to delivery, and maintain strong customer service.

Essential requirements include distribution planning experience, IT proficiency (Excel/Word/Outlook), and the ability to adapt to last-minute changes. The company offers a pension, annual leave and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in distribution planning, transport coordination, or logistics operations.
• Knowledge of logistics regulations and planning best practices.
• Strong IT skills in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Understanding of routing, vehicle capacities, and cost-efficient load planning.
• GCSEs or equivalent (minimum)
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to last-minute changes.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence.
• Team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Analytical thinker with an understanding of cost and service trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and track shipments to ensure timely delivery, using transport efficiently.
• Liaise with quarries to ensure material is available at the correct times and communicate with customers.
• Work with Operations, Transport and Commercial to optimise distribution plans.
• Build and maintain haulage capacity and vehicle availability with Transport Manager.
• Develop haulier/owner-driver relationships to sustain service levels.
• Ensure drivers meet legal obligations, including hours and shift patterns.
• Act as a point of contact for disruptions and communicate with Commercial Team.
• Analyse declined orders to identify capacity opportunities for production/delivery.
• Analyse lost volumes and share insights with the Commercial Team.
• Embed changes to ways of working in line with Customer & Commercial Excellence.

Skills

Distribution planning

Transport regulations

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Cost-aware planning

Team player

Customer focused

Working under pressure

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Breedon Group plc is seeking a detail-oriented Distribution Coordinator for a fixed-term role at the Treforest Office. You will plan, schedule and coordinate deliveries, optimise haulage, ensure on-time performance from order to delivery, and maintain strong customer service.

Essential requirements include distribution planning experience, IT proficiency (Excel/Word/Outlook), and the ability to adapt to last-minute changes. The company offers a pension, annual leave and progression opportunities.