Due to a large expansion, a long-established and respected North Dublin based Transport company now seeks an experienced Domestic Transport Planner with a successful history within the freight industry. Working in a demanding and expanding environment, this is an excellent opportunity for the right person.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate & control the delivery cycle. This will include the core Irish transport business and/or a specific contract overseas and/or dealer to dealer business
- Build loads (electronically) for collection
- Plan and assign deliveries and collections to drivers (including route & journey time planning) and ensure all drivers are aware of their allocated job, considering all health and safety regulations
- Communicate professionally, effectively, and assertively with drivers and harness good working relations
- Communicate professionally and effectively within the office environment and support other team members
- Monitor units that could potentially be late and communicate to customer
- Assist with the scheduling of transporters for service/maintenance checks
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and others as appropriate
- Check transporter locations regularly to ensure they are located as planned
- Undertake other duties from time to time as appropriate
Minimum requirements:
- Education – Leaving Certificate.
- An in depth understanding of the Logistics/ Transport Industry
- At least 2 years’ experience in route planning
- Knowledge of Tachograph regulations/legislation (preferred)
- Competent in the use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (required)
- Previous SAP experience is advantageous
- Administration experience working with a large fleet of vehicles (preferred)
- Skills in communication, problem solving, planning, and organizing
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Relevant professional qualification is desirable
Terms:
Permanent/ Full Time, Office based role with a shift pattern of 6am to 3pm / 9.30pm to 6.30pm / 11.30am to 8.30pm / 1 weekend out of every 5.
Package:
€Negotiable Depending on experience
For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact Danielle Lynch
IAC-Nov22