A reputable freight company in Ireland is seeking a Domestic Transport Planner to support continuous growth within their domestic distribution department. This role is ideal for a transport planner or administrator with experience in logistics and warehousing who seeks to advance their career with a dynamic company operating across Ireland, the UK, and globally. This is a fantastic opportunity for a transport and logistics professional to join a leading organization and grow their career.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- 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
Minimum Requirements:
- 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
Terms:
Full time permanent
Package:
€34k to €39k (DOE) + Benefits
For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact Carol McGarrigle
IAC-Oct24