Overview

Are you passionate about logistics and ready to lead a high-impact function at the heart of our operations? We’re looking for a proactive and strategic leader to shape the future of our Planning and Order Taking team within the Cement and Packed Products business. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation, streamline processes, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love solving complex challenges, this role offers the perfect platform to make a real difference.What You’ll Be Doing

Leading the creation of a centralised planning and order taking functionDefining and implementing logistics best practices across process, technology and automationOptimising routing, scheduling and load planning to improve delivery performance and reduce costsEnsuring robust order-taking processes that eliminate load contamination risksCollaborating with internal teams to align transport plans with supply chain needsManaging performance of transport providers, including own-fleet and third-party carriersDriving delivery KPIs such as OTIF (On Time In Full)Resolving service issues and implementing solutions to maintain customer satisfactionLeading continuous improvement initiatives to boost reliability and efficiencyBuilding strong relationships with hauliers, logistics partners and customersCreating a seamless and positive experience for customers placing ordersManaging all communications into the Logistics Control Tower within agreed SLAsWorking cross-functionally to ensure alignment on goals and prioritiesWhat You’ll Bring

A pragmatic and resilient mindset with a structured approach to problem-solvingStrong knowledge of relevant road legislationClear and confident communication skillsA passion for continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer serviceHigh standards of numeracy and literacyExperience with logistics planning tools and systemsExcellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsA customer-first attitude with a focus on adding valueStrong collaboration and influencing capabilitiesA commitment to team development and leadershipYour Functional Strengths

Proven experience leading a centralised logistics planning and order taking teamFamiliarity with continuous improvement and a track record of successful change implementationDeep understanding of logistics planning systems and processesExperience / Education

It is desirable that applicants have:Business degree level qualification or equivalentTransport Certificate of Professional CompetenceChartered Membership of Chartered Institute of Logistics and TransportBenefits

In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents and carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopauseTraining and development opportunitiesInterested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.#Tarmac #TarmacCareers #Supplychain #Planning #Orders #Service #Customers #LI-CW1Tarmac Trading Limited

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