Job Title: Transport Planner
This is a vital role in planning, coordinating, and optimizing the movement of goods across Ireland and beyond. As a key member of our team, you will play a significant part in designing efficient delivery routes, staying ahead of disruptions, and ensuring that our business hits delivery promises while keeping costs and emissions low.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and schedule daily and weekly transport operations based on customer needs, fleet capacity, and service levels.
* Optimize Routes using planning tools and data insights to improve efficiency, save costs, and reduce emissions.
* Coordinate Teams: Work closely with drivers, warehouse staff, customer service, and third-party logistics providers.
* Manage Live Operations: Monitor deliveries in real time and quickly resolve any issues or delays.
* Update Systems: Maintain accurate records using TMS (Transport Management Systems) and reporting tools.
* Ensure Compliance: Follow Irish and EU transport regulations, including driver hours and tachograph laws.
* Track Performance: Analyze KPIs such as On-Time-In-Full (OTIF), vehicle utilisation, and fuel usage.
* Drive Improvements: Support initiatives around digital transformation, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
* Liaise with Customers: Resolve transport queries or concerns with professionalism and care.
* Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with regulatory updates, fuel trends, and best practices in transport and logistics.
Requirements:
* 23 years in transport planning, logistics coordination, or a similar operational role.
* Strong working knowledge of Irish and EU transport legislation.
* Proficiency in route planning software (e.g., SAP TM, Paragon, or similar).
* Skilled in Microsoft Excel and general MS Office suite.
* Experience with 3PL providers is a strong plus.
* Full clean driving license preferred but not essential.
Benefits:
* Bonus scheme.
* Pension plan.
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