Strategic Transport Planner for UK Minimix Logistics

Breedon Group; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Aviva Pension

Sharesave scheme

Life Assurance

Training & development

Employee assistance programme

Discount platform access

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for our Walsall minimix operations. You will shape transport activity across the UK, focusing on strategic order planning, workflow prioritisation, and effective communication with drivers, planners and customers.

The role is based at the Walsall Offices, with standard weekday hours and a focus on using technology to optimise delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and order planning within a transport environment.
• Ability to coordinate schedules with drivers and planners.
• Strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic order planning to ensure timely minimised-concrete deliveries.
• Workflow management and prioritisation based on deadlines and fleet capacity.
• Clear updates to customers, drivers and teams via phone and email.
• Utilise transport management software to optimise routes and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with drivers and planners to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Logistics

Order planning

Communication

Transport management software

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Breedon Group is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for our Walsall minimix operations. You will shape transport activity across the UK, focusing on strategic order planning, workflow prioritisation, and effective communication with drivers, planners and customers.

The role is based at the Walsall Offices, with standard weekday hours and a focus on using technology to optimise delivery performance.