Trainee Transport Planner

Etex Group; Stirling; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An international leader in sustainable construction is seeking a Trainee Transport Planner for its Stirling location. In this role, you will ensure seamless customer deliveries through effective route planning and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to personal development. Join a company dedicated to innovation and sustainability, where teamwork and a positive working environment are paramount.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on detail and accuracy while working to deadlines.
• Flexibility to deal with unexpected changes and adapt accordingly.
• Ability to learn and desire to develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class customer service and communicate effectively.
• Convert customer orders to shipping orders efficiently.
• Assist with route planning to maximize load availability.

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office experience

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead ? Join us as a Trainee Transport Planner, based in Stirling for the Insulation division of Etex!

This is a fast-paced role focused on ensuring customer deliveries are made on time and in full. You’ll optimise efficiency and cost through effective route planning and carrier selection while maximising load capacity. Success in this role means building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, taking ownership of unforeseen issues, and maintaining accurate administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class customer service by proactively sharing relevant information, using effective means of communication.
• Convert customer orders to shipping orders.
• Assist with route planning by ensuring routes are planned efficiently and load availability is maximised.
• Collect and maintain data for targets and reporting.
• Work closely and build trusting relationships with internal departments.
• Communicate to hauliers our daily requirements and customer specific needs.
• Assist Customer Service & Transport with any ad-hoc tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Strong focus on detail, accuracy and a bility to work to deadlines.
• Flexibility to deal with unexpected changes.
• Microsoft Office experience and the a bility to learn a range of IT applications.
• Problem solving skills and h ighly organised.
• Ability to learn and desire to develop.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).