Transport Planner

Brenntag Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global distributor of chemicals is looking for a candidate adept at service delivery and customer experience in Bristol, UK. The role involves optimizing fleet and resources for product delivery, ensuring compliance with transport policies, and managing dispatches and collections. Ideal candidates will have excellent time management and communication skills, along with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Opportunities for diverse candidates are encouraged in this dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company compliance with all transport policies.
• Monitor and react to changes, queries, and customer feedback.
• Handle dispatches, collections, and returns.

Skills

Excellent time management

Customer service

Organisational skills

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Job description

**Privacy Preference Center:****About the role**To contribute to the depot’s Service Delivery and Customer Experience, optimise both fleet and resource assets in delivering product to customer sites.As an integral part of the team, you will ensure company compliance with all transport policies, legislation, and procedures. Identify operational issues, potential problems, and opportunities to improve the service and efficiency of transport operations.You will be dealing with multi-drop deliveries & solving any issues on the road. Handle the dispatches, collections and returns**Responsibilities and Activities*** Reviewing the order screens and plan ahead.* Pulling forward orders that could be released in advance of delivery day to improve vehicle utilisation.* Ensure the plan achieves the defined KPI parameters and respect health and safety of the team and environmental impact of the operation.* Dealing with Drivers within a transport office* Ensuring safety standards are met by drivers and vehicles.* Work in partnership with wider operation team.* Monitoring and reacting to changes, queries, and customer feedback.* Supporting to implement new systems,* Arranging haylage and managing assigned haulers relevant to the operational site.* Sort Picking & Delivery notes for following day.* Load building for IDN transfers.* Printing all IDN paperwork* Transend- pallet check, order well export, cross ref skills* Booking in deliveries with customers* Planning meeting* Receiving depot deliveries (Goods in)* Dealing with any driver issues* Raising PO’s.* Planning for 2 days’ time – Transend/M4**Your skills and experience:*** Proven experience in a similar role.* Excellent time management, customer service, organisational and planning skills.* Strong interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills.* Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.* Strong IT skills and attention to detail.* Good geographical knowledge of the Southwest* Thrives in working within a fast-paced environment.* Ability to work on their own initiative and think quickly on their feet.* Good transport knowledge* Attention to details.* Ability to be flexible and able to adapt to changing environment. Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.## Brenntag TA TeamBrenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.For more information, please visit