Transport Planner

Job Description:

Why join us
 

At Trouw Nutrition GB, a Nutreco company, we are global leaders in animal nutrition, driven by our shared purpose of Feeding the Future. Innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact are at the heart of everything we do.
 

As Transport Planner, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth coordination and optimum utilisation of our fleet operations, alongside interactions with our haulage partners for both groupage and full loads.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can grow your logistics administrative skills while contributing to the efficiency and success of our operations.

What you’ll do

As Transport Planner, you will support efficient logistics operations and help ensure smooth planning and coordination across transport activities. In practice, that means:

• Create transport schedules for our owned fleet and haulage partners on a daily basis

• Organise raw material collections from vendors and 3PL storage through the effective use of backhaul on our owned fleet

• Maintain effective order management within the business ERP system

• Create and distribute, with the support of the team, all logistics documentation including pick lists, delivery notes and collections

• Coordinate with drivers and loading team, with the issue of routes and instructions

• Work closely with Customer Service to ensure clear communications on deliveries, issues and the management of logistics complaints

• Collaborate with production team to ensure effective delivery of materials and timely despatching of finished goods

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to ensure compliance and traceability

• Work closely with the Transport Management team, contributing to team objectives and supporting cross-functional collaboration

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an organised and proactive logistics professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can contribute as part of a collaborative team.

You’ll also need:

• 3–5 years of experience in transport office or a similar scheduling environment, within a manufacturing or distribution environment

• Good IT literacy, including ERP usage and experience using MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

• Flexible and reliable, able to support the team during busy periods or provide cover when needed

• Key soft skills include strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, confident communication with internal and external stakeholders, and a proactive, resilient, team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn and continuously improve
   

Location & Details

Location: Ashbourne, UK
Work model: On-site
Contract: Permanent, full-time (Monday to Friday)

What you’ll receive

As part of Trouw Nutrition and the wider SHV family, you’ll join a global organisation known for long-term vision, stability and investment in people.

You’ll also receive:

• 25 days of holiday per year (full-time basis), plus 8 UK bank holidays

• Opportunity to contribute to an international, dynamic environment

• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the SHV family

How and why to find out more

This is an opportunity to contribute to efficient logistics operations while developing your career within a global business. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your skills and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We value a seamless candidate experience and aim to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4–6 weeks.For more information, please contact Luisa Ligabo at [email protected] appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.  Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.