Transport Planner (Butterfly Shift)
Dublin
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.
This position requires a butterfly working pattern, which is ideal for someone who values longer blocks of time off for Childcare or social activities. The working pattern needed for this position consists of:
* Week One: 6:30 am-6:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
* Week Two: 6:30 am-6:30 pm Wednesday, Thursday
The Role
As the transport planner, you will play a vital role in planning driver routes most efficiently and effectively across the ROI.
You will be responsible for the following duties:
* Take ownership of the daily transport schedule by accurately planning and assigning Service Order Requests (SORs) to drivers.
* Ensure all delivery requests are met efficiently and on time, maintaining a high standard of service for every customer.
* Serve as the central point of contact, ensuring seamless communication between drivers, customers, and internal departments.
* You will work closely with the internal Sales and Customer Services teams to anticipate and resolve issues that could impact delivery times, keeping everyone well-informed and updated.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with drivers, customers, and colleagues.
* Maintain meticulous records and files, ensuring that information is accurate and readily available.
* You will be responsible for creating and providing detailed reports and delivery schedules to customers and various internal departments.
* Proactively manage your workload, demonstrate strong initiative, and work with a high degree of autonomy.
The Person
To be considered for this position, applicants must clearly demonstrate the following skills and experience:
* Proven experience as a Transport Planner, ideally within a fast-paced logistics or transport environment, dealing with HGV transportation
* Strong geographical knowledge of the UK and Ireland is essential for effective route planning.
* Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with drivers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the business.
* High level of IT literacy, with the ability to navigate digital platforms and systems, as all operational processes are managed digitally.
* A solid understanding of current transport legislation and regulations.
* Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively to adhere to strict timetables and deadlines.
* Proven ability to proactively identify and resolve operational challenges with a logical and efficient approach.
* A flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and shift patterns to support the operational demands of the business.
Why this role?
Full-Time Permanent Role.
Excellent salary
Additional Annual Leave for each year of service
Matched employee/employer pension contribution.
Life & death in service insurance.
Certified Training Courses.
Additional Company Benefits
Free Onsite Parking