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Transport Planner page is loaded## Transport Plannerlocations: Bridgendtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 23, 2026 (23 days left to apply)job requisition id: R0034225**Job Title:** Transport Planner**Location:** Pencoed, South Wales**Shape the future with ROCKWOOL**In a fast‑moving world, we all share a responsibility to shape a better future. At ROCKWOOL, we’re committed to improving modern life through innovative, sustainable stone wool solutions. Join us and help build a world that works for generations to come.**About the Role** The Transport Planner will report to the Transport Planning Manager and will be part of the transport planning function. They will ensure the timely generation of accurate schedules for shunting, trunking and delivering within the UK distribution and Export markets.**What We Offer*** Competitive salary & annual bonus scheme* 30 days holiday + bank holidays* Aviva pension scheme* Life assurance (4x salary)* Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme* Westfield Healthcare Scheme & rewards* Free on-site parking & electric vehicle charging**Your Background*** Strong organisational and logical thinking skills, with the ability to plan schedules, journeys and loads while making quick, flexible decisions* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people at all levels across the organisation* Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with SAP knowledge considered an advantage* Proven problem-solving ability, particularly in resolving route complications and excess volumes to ensure on-time and complete delivery**Main Responsibilities*** Plan and manage daily and weekly despatch schedules for a fleet of up to 100 vehicles, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations* Oversee all planning activities for full and part load consignments, covering direct and multi-drop deliveries across the UK, Ireland and Worldwide* Generate and upload daily shipment schedules onto the Transport Management System, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records* Produce all required Customs Clearance documentation for export orders, ensuring compliance and timely processing* Create and analyse transport routes to ensure commercial viability and cost-effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement* Liaise with the Planning team to coordinate and align daily and weekly volumes, ensuring smooth operational flow* Work closely with hauliers to provide customer support delivery information and updates, maintaining strong working relationships* Manage the reservation and booking of specialist vehicles, ensuring availability aligns with despatch requirements* Provide timely delivery status updates to our Aftercare team, ensuring customers receive accurate and up-to-date informationROCKWOOL are a global leader in stone wool solutions, transforming volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products since 1937. With over 12,000 employees and 51 manufacturing sites in more than 40 countries, our mission is to harness the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We actively support 11 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and champion ocean health through partnerships with the One Ocean Foundation and the Denmark SailGP Team.We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture, representing 79 nationalities worldwide. At ROCKWOOL, everyone is valued and respected. Our culture – *The ROCKWOOL Way* – is built on ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.**Closing Date:****22nd March 2026**Stone wool is a natural, fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With approximately 12 000 dedicated colleagues in 40 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products. Our employees are the reason we can achieve our goals and adapt to the changing world around us.Whether in an office, sales or factory role, our employees contribute actively to making the worldsafer and more sustainable.