Transport Planner

Location:

Buxton, SK17 8TG

• Plan and schedule the efficient delivery of vehicles to multiple depot locations
• Work closely with transport supervisors to ensure timely and accurate execution of delivery plans
• Ensure all transport operations comply with Health & Safety (H&S) and relevant transport regulations
• Monitor, review, and adjust delivery plans based on operational changes and driver availability
• Maintain accurate records of transport activity and generate performance reports
• Liaise with internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless logistics operations

• Pragmatic and resilient, with a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Clear and concise communicator.
• Passionate about excellent customer service.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience with planning tools and systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to positively influence and challenge.
• Focus on team development and customer value.

• Experience in centralised planning and logistics teams.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement and change implementation.
• Understanding of logistics planning systems, processes, and legal requirements.

• Customer Focus:
  Adds value through customer-centric thinking.
• Self-development:
  Actively seeks growth opportunities.
• Decision Quality & Directs Work:
  Makes timely decisions and removes obstacles.
• Situational Adaptability:
  Adjusts approach to changing demands.
• Communication & Engagement:
  Delivers clear messages and motivates others.
• Inclusivity & Talent Cultivation:
  Embraces diverse perspectives and supports development.
• Delivering at Scale:
  Supports critical projects.
• Broadening Perspective:
  Understands cross-functional impacts.

• Manages crises, difficult people situations, and inherited problems.

• Operational efficiencies and costings.
• Driver management and legal compliance (e.g., O Licence, driver hours).
• Development of internal/external relationships.
• Customer service and positive communication.

• Internal:
  Supply Chain & Logistics teams, 3PL Management, Commercial, HR, L&D, Cement plants, CRH logistics, IT.
• External:
  Training Providers, Systems/IT Suppliers, Hauliers.