Transport Planner

Our client is currently seeking a motivated Transport Planner to join their team, to co-ordinate Transport Activities for a busy International Distribution Company in Shannon.

Coordination of a large fleet of vehicles, Rigid, articulated and tankers, as well as contracted hauliers, whilst overseeing and executing deliveries in an efficient and safe manner.

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensuring cost efficiency and driver productivity is optimised by utilising the fleet in the most cost effective and efficient manner
• Organising and planning daily routes
• Co-ordinating vans and couriers
• Liaising with staff in customer services & production in order to ensure operational effectiveness
• Scheduling vehicles for maintenance in consultation with Transport Administrator
• Ensuring the company’s statutory obligations are met in relation to health and safety, custom requirements, drivers’ hours regulations and environmental controls on fuel emissions.
• In addition to this the role will be accountable for the day-to-day logistical operations of the business, identifying and implementing process improvements in a busy Distribution environment, and any other duties as the role develops. 

Education

• Third level Logistics
• Transport Management
• Supply Chain Management or equivalent education is advantageous

Professional Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with Fleet Management systems, ERP systems, Microsoft Office package etc
• Strategic thinker with a problem-solving attitude.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Self-driven with experience in continuous improvement methods such as lean and other best practice productivity processes

Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail

Incentives and Rewards

• Salary range - €33-36k
• Pension - Up to a max of 5% Employee & 5% Employer Contribution
• Health Insurance - Provided for all employees
• Annual Leave - 21 days
• Time off in Lieu - Allowing any additional hours worked to be taken as days off, with a maximum of 5 days leave to be taken in a calendar year
• Death in Service Benefit - Provided for all employees
• Discretionary Bonus - Provided for all employees 

Our Values

• Teamwork – we value collaboration, mutual respect and collective responsibility.
• Customers – we are committed to getting customers what they need when they need it.
• Curiosity – we value curiosity and creativity that drives continuous improvement and sustained growth.
• Action – we value the energy and pragmatism that gets things done.
• Wellbeing – we care that everyone is safe and well.
• Environment – we value, care for and respect our environment and our plane

If interested, please apply here online with the link above or email CV to Paul.McCarthy@elitetalenthub.ie 

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