Trainee Transport Planner

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
 

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Trainee Transport Planner, based in Stirling for the Insulation division of Etex!

This is a fast-paced role focused on ensuring customer deliveries are made on time and in full. You’ll optimise efficiency and cost through effective route planning and carrier selection while maximising load capacity. Success in this role means building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, taking ownership of unforeseen issues, and maintaining accurate administration.

What you’ll do:

• Provide first class customer service by proactively sharing relevant information, using effective means of communication. 
• Convert customer orders to shipping orders.
• Assist with route planning by ensuring routes are planned efficiently and load availability is maximised.
• Collect and maintain data for targets and reporting. 
• Work closely and build trusting relationships with internal departments.
• Communicate to hauliers our daily requirements and customer specific needs.
• Assist Customer Service & Transport with any ad-hoc tasks.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong communicator who works well as part of a team. 
• Strong focus on detail, accuracy and ability to work to deadlines. 
• Flexibility to deal with unexpected changes. 
• Microsoft Office experience and the ability to learn a range of IT applications. 
• Problem solving skills and highly organised. 
• Ability to learn and desire to develop. 

Why join us?

• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).