Transport and Logistics Planner

Reporting To:    Production Manager

Purpose of the Role:

The Transport and Logistics Planner is responsible for integrating production scheduling with transport planning to ensure efficient end-to-end supply chain flow. The role ensures that manufacturing output aligns with customer demand, vehicle capacity, material availability and service level targets

This role involves but is not limited to:

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production plans aligned to customer demand and operational capacity.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Warehouse and Customer Services teams to ensure achievable scheduling.
• Monitor raw material availability including paper, top board, pallets and consumables to prevent downtime.
• Plan and schedule internal fleet and third-party transport to meet delivery requirements.
• Optimise vehicle routing using transport planning software and ensure compliance with driver hours legislation.
• Brief and debrief drivers and manage route performance through telematics and KPI reporting.
• Manage pallet accounts including CHEP and LPR transfers and ensure accurate stock control.
• Coordinate supplier relationships including negotiation of pricing, service levels and compliance documentation.
• Control warehouse and production consumables purchasing within agreed budgets.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly KPI reports covering OTIF, capacity utilisation and service levels.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across production and logistics planning processes.
• Ensure that all maintenance and servicing activities are appropriately planned, scheduled, and completed in line with the required due dates.
• Maintain accurate system data including delivery points, stock levels and vehicle records.

Your Profile:

• Proven experience in transport planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production planning or supply chain coordination.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance and operational KPIs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and familiarity with planning systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills across operational and commercial teams.
• Commercial awareness with cost-control mindset.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• Resilient under pressure.
• Strong team player with accountability mindset.
• Customer-focused approach.

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. Should you need further information, please contact Temiloluwa Mary Otun via email.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

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