Materials Flow Planner

SUEZ; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is seeking a dedicated individual for a role in waste management, focusing on planning and logistics to ensure efficient material movement. Candidates should have a minimum of 2-3 years' experience in the industry, demonstrating the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders and handle disruptions. Join a leading company committed to sustainability and professional growth.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

Opportunities for personal growth and development

Excellent remuneration packages

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in waste management, recycling, or a related logistics/supply chain environment.
• Understanding of material flows and processing operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule the movement of materials from collection points to end markets.
• Liaise with teams to arrange collections and deliveries.
• Respond to disruptions such as vehicle delays and capacity issues.

Skills

Material flows

Processing operations

Material value optimisation

Job description

What will I be doing?

• Plan and schedule the movement of materials from collection points to end markets.
• Liaise with the Distribution team, Hauliers and Waste Brokers to arrange collections and deliveries.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to optimise routing, vehicle utilisation, and turnaround times.
• Understand market trends, and end destination compliance requirements to ensure that material outputs meet end market specifications.
• Ensure all ‘Put or Pay’ obligations are met, and the required tonnages are delivered in line with contractual KPIs.
• Respond quickly to disruptions such as vehicle delays, capacity issues, or quality concerns.
• Ensure that all disposal facilities are fully compliant with necessary Waste Management Licences/Environmental Permits.
• Source contingency disposal outlets during plant outages, minimising losses through financial decision making.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders, and where appropriate assist in the resolution of queries and Supply chain issues.

What are the requirements?

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in waste management, recycling, or a related logistics/supply chain environment.
• Understanding the principles of material flows, processing operations and material value optimisation within the waste management and recycling industry.

Who we are

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.

With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there’s never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking – and have the qualities we’re looking for – you could play a big part in our dedicated team.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

*No agencies please*