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Logistics Planner
July 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Logistics Planner
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 for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. 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? While you help us become a leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions, we promise to help you grow in a dynamic working environment that offers attractive working conditions and encourages personal and professional development About Aggregate Industries We’re at the frontline of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 200 sites and around 3,700 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. A full range of products which will help you work sustainably, safely, professionally and profitably. We’re also a proud member of Holcim, which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with around 70,000 employees in over 80 countries. It holds leading positions in all regions with a balanced portfolio of developing and mature markets. #BuildingProgress for people and the planet.