Transport Planner | Specialist in Cold Chain Logistics
Ballymount Dublin
Salary 45-50k
(Mon -Fri 1 weekend in 5)
Inclusion IQ is proud to partner with our long-term client, a multi award winning company with a rich heritage in FMCG, highly recognised for its innovative green energy solutions, as they seek to appoint an experienced Transport Planner to join their team.
The successful applicant will join a collaborative team where they will be supported and
provided with ample opportunities for training, upskilling and progression.
The Role
As the Transport Planner, you will be pivotal in managing the daily haulier operations within the distribution network. This role involves optimising the movement of temperature controlled freight and ensuring highly efficient supply chain execution across Ireland. If you excel at route optimisation within a demanding Cold Chain environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Strategically assign customer sales orders to transport resources, focusing on the most cost effective Full Truck Load and Groupage solutions for delivery.
* Plan and assign Shipment Orders (SORs), confirming precise booking dates and ensuring compliance with all transport legislation and driver hours regulations.
* Strive to ensure all customer delivery requests are met, paying close attention to on time in full delivery metrics.
* Maintain strong working relationships with drivers, internal teams, and customers, often dealing with high volume communications.
* Utilise (TMS) to create precise delivery schedules and analytical reports for various departments.
* Proactively liaise with Customer Services and Sales to rapidly identify and resolve issues affecting agreed delivery times
* Collaborate with the Sales team to ensure accurate Order Information and Stock Keeping Unit details are correct before scheduling freight movement.
* Continuously identify and suggest ways to improve operational performance and service delivery within the supply chain.
Essential Criteria:
* Proven experience in a Transport Planner or Logistics Scheduler role, ideally within Cold Chain or FTL/Groupage haulage.
* Exceptional geographical knowledge of the Ireland distribution networks.
* Advanced IT skills are mandatory; experience with digital operations, TMS systems, telematics, and data analysis is highly valued.
* Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, including EU Working Time Directive and Driver CPC.
* Excellent time management and ability to work in a structured manner, adhering to tight timetable requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to handle complex operational challenges and make sound decisions quickly.
* A flexible and resilient attitude to working hours and shift patterns is required to meet the demands of a 24/7 supply chain.
Benefits
* Salary €45K - €50K
* Monday - Friday (1 weekend in 5)
* Additional Annual Leave (Service Based).
* Life & death insurance.
* Certified Training Courses.
* Career progression.
* Additional Company Benefits.