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Transport Planner

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Job Description - Transport Planner

What You Can Expect:

Accurate allocation of resources to deliveries.

  • Analysis of historical data, using delivery schedules, vehicle capacity, and geographic factors to develop route plans.
  • Maintaining communication with internal departments.
  • Analysis of transportation data using TMS and other tools.
  • Monitoring driver availability to ensure full utilisation of the fleet.

Maximising Cost Effectiveness

  • Assigning loads to vehicles based on capacity.
  • Monitor and optimize transportation routes to ensure maximum time and fuel efficiency.
  • Utilising a cluster delivery approach, grouping deliveries by geographical area to reduce delivery time.

Relationship Management

  • Timely communication with customers, ensuring all queries are answered or directed at the correct department.
  • Liaising with drivers and warehouse, logistics, and freight departments, to maintain smooth flow of information through the business.
  • Coordination of special deliveries in exceptional circumstances.  
  • Resolving collection and delivery issues efficiently.

General Administration

  • Checking in drivers at transport reception for deliveries and collections.
  • Preparation and storage of paperwork to the highest standard.
  • Timely record keeping using TMS (Azyra).
  • Other administrative duties as required.

What You Bring:

  • Two years’ experience in a similar role preferred.
  • Proficiency in English language, both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the relevant administrative applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Azyra).
  • Knowledge of logistics processes and systems.
  • Strong understanding of logistics and transport regulations.
  • Knowledge of the transport market (carriers, shipping services, competitors).
  • Geographical knowledge of Ireland.
  • Knowledge of loading regulations, load factors, ADR.
  • Knowledge of transport documents.
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