The role of Transport Planner is an integral part of our core business. The planner is primarily responsible for the planning and scheduling of company resources (Transporters and Drivers) and ensures that customer service, efficiency and other operational/business targets are consistently achieved.

Duties & 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 loads to drivers (including route & journey time planning) and ensure all drivers are aware of their allocated job, giving full consideration to 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
• Book ferry /customs inspections or delegate where appropriate
• 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:

• An in depth understanding of the Logistics/ Transport Industry
• At least 2 years experience in route planning
• Skills in communication, problem-solving, planning and organizing
• Very strong PC skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Relevant professional qualification is desirable

Terms:
Permanent, Full-time

Package: 
Negotiable

For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact Nicola Murphy on 021 233 9200 / [email protected]

Please note that your application for this vacancy will be forwarded to all the consultants in The Logiskills Group as you may be suitable for other roles that we are unable to advertise.

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