Transport Planner

About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We''re dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact. Position Overview: We are seeking a detail orientated and highly organised Transport Planner to provide customers with the highest standards of customer service ensuring that we effectively plan, schedule and coordinate deliveries meeting customer promises in full and on time. You will be accountable for optomising transport routes, ensuring timely and cost-effective distribution of goods whilst guiding the Distribution Coordinators to enable effective and optimal plan delivery, coaching them to provide customers with an excellent experience from the moment they place an order to the delivery of the product and beyond. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain a forward view of haulage and production capacity and work with the Transport Manager to enhance capacity and vehicle availability and service levels daily Work collaboratively with Operations, Transport and Commercial Teams to optimise distribution plans on the day(s) prior to delivery Act as the point of contact for Operations and Transport to communicate production disruptions as a result of plant breakdown, ..... full job details .....