Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading concrete supplier is seeking a Transport Planner to co-ordinate deliveries in Stowmarket. This role involves scheduling, customer liaison, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong leadership and planning skills, with a good geographical knowledge of the area.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee discount on products

Death In Service Benefit

Training and Staff Development

Employee Referral Programme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership to motivate a team.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Input customer concrete orders accurately.
• Respond to customer enquiries and complaints promptly.
• Plan and despatch orders efficiently.

Skills

Leadership skills

Planning

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

Spreadsheets

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Description

Transport Planner

Location: Stowmarket, IP14Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)Hours: 8am-5pm

Job Purpose

To co-ordinate concrete deliveries in a busy market, organising the day-to-day scheduling and distribution of deliveries. The role involves liaising with internal and external customers at all stages to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and efficient operations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Company Pension Scheme
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a Christmas shutdown.
• Employee discount on our products
• Death In Service Benefit (after successful probation)
• Training and Staff Development
• Employee Referral Programme
• Be part of a stable, independent concrete supplier in the Eastern Region.
• Contribute to a business delivering concrete to Sizewell C, one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, supporting clean energy and regional growth.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate input of all customer concrete orders into the system.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all customer enquiries and complaints.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Read, prioritise, and respond to all relevant emails in a timely manner.
• Provide specific support to the pre-planning of major contracts and schemes, focusing on production and transport capacity planning.
• Actively seek to build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Liaise daily with relevant parties to inform them of their work schedules.
• Update daily spreadsheets for all batching plants to confirm output.
• Plan and despatch customer orders in a cost-effective and efficient manner, working closely with the commercial team.
• Conduct month-end stocktakes as required.
• Liaise with the Vehicle Workshop Manager regarding truck repairs and maintenance schedules.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of the geography of the surrounding areas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and scheduling software.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick, effective decisions.