Domestic Transport Planner

Position: Domestic Transport Planner

Job Type: Permanent

Package

• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution
• Onsite parking
• Regular Social events
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Career progression

Location: South Dublin

Reference: Feb 22

Our client a leading and highly respected Logistics Company is recruiting for a Domestic Transport Planner to support continuous growth within their domestic distribution department. The role is based in South Dublin. This position would suit a transport planner or administrator, who has experience with logistics and warehousing and would like to challenge themselves with a company working across Ireland, the UK and Rest of the World.

This is a fantastic experience for a Transport and Logistics Professional to join a leading organization and grow on their career.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The duties for the Transport Planner role include but are not limited to:

• To complete the day-to-day processing of import manifests and bookings in line with company policy and procedures.
• To meet the operational day to day delivery needs of customers in the most cost efficient and effective manner.
• Responsible for ensuring that files are managed accordingly, and that billing and costing are input and processed as per company procedures and time frames.
• Responsible for keeping the customer fully informed on order progression and any deviations, exceptions or changes that may arise from time to time.
• Communicating with other departments within the company as well as external parties to resolve discrepancies
• To display and promote a positive work environment through respecting & supporting work colleagues in the completion of all duties as directed.
• Comply fully with the defined operating procedures (SOP’s) and processes.
• Comply fully with the administration duties inclusive of investigating, sourcing, processing, and inputting into reports or other reports as requested in a timely and efficient manner.
• Create and distribute delivery and performance reports for stakeholders within the business.
• Assist in other functions within Operations on a project basis when requested.

Skills and Experience

The requirements for the desired Transport Planner include but are not limited to:

• Previous experience in a Logistics or Transport planning role. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would be a distinct advantage
• Strong systems skills, ERP, excel etc.
• Knowledge of the Logistics/Freight forwarding industry is a distinct advantage
• Good knowledge of the UK and Ireland would be beneficial
• High level of organisation with attention to detail
• Good level of numeracy, literacy and analytical
• Good communication skills with proven work performance results.
• Hard working and reliable.

Package

• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution
• Onsite parking
• Regular Social events
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Career progression

Next Step

If you wish to discuss this or any other position in complete confidence contact Frank Kinsella on (01) 685 6480 or alternatively upload your CV below.