Distribution Coordinator

Description

• Schedule and track shipments to ensure timely delivery ensuring effective use of transport to deliver dry, coated and concrete to all customers internal and external
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Transport and Commercial Teams to optimise distribution plans on the day(s) prior to delivery
• Liaise with workshops internal and external to ensure vehicles are maintained as per our legal obligations
• Analyse lost volumes (cancelled or reduced orders) and share repeat occurrences of customer cancellations/reduced orders with the Commercial Team
• Liaise with the Transport Manager on all compliance issues, excessive costs for vehicles and any driver or vehicle issues
• Ensure all duties undertaken by drivers meet our legal obligations, including managing drivers working hours start times and finish times
• Analyse declined orders to understand opportunities to enhance capacity to produce/deliver product
• Act as the point of contact for Operations and Transport to communicate production disruptions as a result of plant breakdown, driver absence etc., sharing with the Commercial Team to enable them to proactively manage customer expectations to minimise impact
• Implement and embed changes to ways of working in line with Customer & Commercial Excellence initiatives.
• Build and maintain a forward view of haulage and production capacity and work with the Transport Manager to enhance capacity, vehicle availability and service levels daily
• Liaise with quarries to ensure material to suit customer needs are available at the correct times and provide effective communication to customers
• Build haulier and owner driver relationships to maintain or increase availability at current rates

Requirements

• Team player with the ability to work independently when needed
• Familiarity with transport regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• GCSEs or equivalent (minimum)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Analytical thinker with an understanding of cost and service trade-offs.
• Knowledge of logistics, transport regulations, and planning best practices
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Previous experience in distribution planning, transport coordination, or logistics operations
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to last-minute changes
• Understanding of routing, vehicle capacities, and cost-efficient load planning.

Benefits

• A tailored, competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Saver Scheme participation
• Company Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance