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Logistics Planner

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a confident and highly motivated Logistics Transport Planner to assist in ensuring the timely delivery of materials to our customers. You will join our motivated logistics team based at our Bardon Hill Head Office. About the role Within this role you will deliver optimised, integrated road logistics planning for Aggregates & Asphalt within the Regional Customer Centre to agreed KPIs and SLAs. Other elements to the role include: Positively influence the haulier’s perception of Aggregate Industries Build closer relationships with haulage partners both franchise and external Negotiate haulage rates and ensure that correct details are set against correct contract Deploy haulage resource to ensure all Customer orders both internal and external are fulfilled with optimum benefit to both the Customer and the Business Support and process, where required, Customer orders in accordance with the current plant approval status and major contract information Review, maintain and operate the optimising planning tools Navman / E pod Ensure the completion of same day Customer orders and the programme review for next day planning Liaise with Customer Service Representatives on a daily basis to anticipate potential customer service issues/plant breakdown, and seek to offer assistance to enable resolution Maintain awareness of current Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Assurance requirements relating to company policies Ensure Haulier and Driver Compliance database is current and accurate Assist with Weighbridge function, driver and vehicle audits as required to familiarise with required process’ Build and maintain strong relationships with franchise and external hauliers Identify and communicate any potential new suppliers or sales opportunities to Business Managers Ensure haulage rates are negotiated, agreed and administered accurately Resolve any queries within the appropriate timescales to ensure that payments are invoices are paid/charged in the correct timescale Attendance at internal liaison and external haulier meetings as required What will you bring? Strong administration skills General haulage knowledge with geographical knowledge Experienced in using various IT systems and packages Organised with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure​ Ability to work under pressure Able to work collaboratively with the team Self-motivated with a can-do attitude An overview of Aggregate Industries products, material processing and Customer knowledge Eagerness to develop skills and abilities What’s on offer? Competitive Salary, bonus and benefits recognizing the contribution you bring Opportunities for Career Progression both at home and abroad An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Why join Aggregate Industries? To be at the heart of construction, we see our people at the forefront of the construction industry, transforming it into a more sustainable future. We employ highly talented, experienced and motivated people from diverse backgrounds. We have industry-leading capability in innovation, enabling us to anticipate and meet the changing needs of our customers. We are committed to developing strong and positive relationships with the communities we live and work in. LafargeHolcim has a global footprint with leadership positions in the vast majority of its markets and a diversified portfolio with a good balance between mature and developing markets positioned in highly populated areas. About Aggregate Industries We’re at the front line of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 270 sites and more than 3,900 dedicated employees, we’re home to everything from aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. On top of that, we produce, import and supply construction materials, export aggregates and offer national road surfacing and contracting services. We’re also a proud member of LafargeHolcim, which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with around 90,000 employees in over 80 countries. It holds leading positions in all regions with a balanced portfolio of developing and mature markets.