A leading Kildare-based transport company now seek an experienced Domestic Transport Planner. Working in a busy transport department, you will support the international team by completing domestic transport planning.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Book and engage Hauliers for domestic transport requirements.
- Be proficient and accurate issuing tasks to drivers and planning routes.
- Book trailers / drivers with hauliers through various platforms.
- Negotiating rates as and when required.
- Preparation of documentation associated with all aspects of the transport function.
- Proactive communication with Customers and Internal Customer Service Teams.
- Perform general administration duties, including filing, queries, online pods, claims and cost checks in accordance with departmental requirements.
- Maintain regular visibility of all transports under your control.
- Be proactive in managing and dealing with problems and day-to-day queries.
- Ensure revenue / profit guidelines are met in accordance with budgetary requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ domestic planning experience working in a busy transport, logistics or freight forwarding environmentl.
- Excellent problem-solving, planning & organising skills.
- Excellent communication/telephone skills.
- Strong administrative and customer service skills.
- Ability to work under pressure using own initiative.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word
Terms:
Full-time, permanent, site-based
Package:
€Neg
For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact Garvan Cerasi
IAC-Sep24