About Your New Employer
A well-known Cork company is currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join their logistics team. This is a full-time role reporting to the Transport Manager/Operations Manager, with full training provided.
About Your New Job
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and optimize daily transport plans for specific customer groups or regions.
- Coordinate with planners for efficient resource sharing and routing.
- Communicate clear daily instructions and updates to drivers.
- Ensure high-quality customer service through accurate communication and timely reporting.
- Address and correct discrepancies in job notes or instructions.
- Monitor and balance drivers' working hours, reviewing schedules weekly.
- Manage driver leave requests to ensure adequate staffing.
- Support the Transport Administration Team as needed.
- Issue instructions for specific tasks, such as site audits, promptly.
- Escalate planning issues to management as necessary.
- Report Health & Safety or HR concerns to relevant managers.
- Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in transport planning.
- Collaborate with management to establish and achieve key performance metrics.
- Maintain high customer service standards in line with company values.
- Identify and report improvement opportunities or risks.
- Attend operational meetings as required.
- Provide on-call support on a rotational basis.
What Skills/Experience You Need
Education & Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Ability to use initiative and work independently.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Multilingual skills are an advantage.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity for career growth and professional development.
What’s Next?
Apply now by clicking “Apply Now” or contact me at 021 484 7139.
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