Transport Planner

North Dublin, Full Time

Role: Transport Planner

Location: North Dublin

Salary: €40k  

Hours: Weekly/ bi weekly rotating shift of Monday to Friday, 5am to 2pm and 1pm-10pm, including every 3rd Saturday, 5am to finish.

Role Requirements:

  • Plan and organise domestic vehicles for the transport of goods to domestic, road freight, and logistics customers.
  • Ensure the efficient use of vehicles, monitoring trunking performance, and load planning.
  • Manage transport administration and keep collection/delivery statuses updated.
  • Monitor vehicle utilisation and deal with transport-related queries by liaising with other depots and departments.
  • Proactively liaise with warehouse staff and drivers to ensure timely and high-quality service.
  • Respond to customer inquiries, resolve reported issues, and ensure that problems are brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
  • Handle customer shipment tracking inquiries and provide updates in a professional manner.
  • Accurately complete data within company systems, ensuring timely and efficient processing.
  • Process new job data received from customers (via mail, spreadsheet, or EDI) and ensure customer rates and supplier charges are correctly applied.
  • Communicate with warehouse and yard staff regarding inbound trailer arrivals and offloading procedures, in line with customs requirements.
  • Ensure drivers follow protocols and return to depots for debriefing, making sure driver apps and handheld units are used correctly.
  • Ensure that transport routing and GPS systems are operational at all times, particularly for the distribution fleet based in Dublin.
  • Maintain and ensure high levels of customer service are delivered consistently.

 

 

Candidate Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a similar transport planning or logistics role is essential.
  • Experience within road freight or domestic transport logistics is highly preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and administrative tasks.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with customers, drivers, and various departments.
  • Ability to prioritise and execute tasks efficiently.
  • Proactive attitude and a problem-solving mindset.
  • High level of accountability and responsibility for your tasks and actions.
  • Familiarity with transport management systems (TMS), GPS tracking, and software tools related to logistics is advantageous.

 

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