Transport Planner

What you'll do

• Create transport schedules for our owned fleet and haulage partners on a daily basis
• Organise raw material collections from vendors and 3PL storage through the effective use of backhaul on our owned fleet
• Maintain effective order management within the business ERP system
• Create and distribute, with the support of the team, all logistics documentation including pick lists, delivery notes and collections
• Coordinate with drivers and loading team with the issue of routes and instructions
• Work closely with Customer Service to ensure clear communications on deliveries, issues and the management of logistics complaints
• Collaborate with production team to ensure effective delivery of materials and timely despatching of finished goods
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to ensure compliance and traceability
• Work closely with the Transport Management team, contributing to team objectives and supporting cross-functional collaboration

Who we're looking for

• 3-5 years of experience in transport office or a similar scheduling environment, within a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Good IT literacy, including ERP usage and experience using MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Flexible and reliable, able to support the team during busy periods or provide cover when needed
• Key soft skills include strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, confident communication with internal and external stakeholders, and a proactive, resilient, team-oriented mindset with strong problem solving skills and a willingness to learn and continuously improve

Location & Details

Location: Ashbourne, UK
Work model: On site
Contract: Permanent, full time (Monday to Friday)

What you'll receive

• 25 days of holiday per year (full time basis), plus 8 UK bank holidays
• Opportunity to contribute to an international, dynamic environment
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the SHV family

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.