Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Transport Planner to join our team at Westland Horticulture, a leading producer of gardening products. The successful candidate will be based in our production facility in Birr, Co Offaly, and will report directly to the General Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide real-time coordination of transport planning within the production unit.
* Oversee logistics planning, communicating with production management to ensure supply and demand requirements are met.
* Liaise daily with drivers and 3rd party hauliers.
* Investigate service or operational failures to prevent future occurrences.
* Manage plant passporting and phytosanitary certificates for select loads.
* Address invoice queries and liaise with relevant accounts departments.
* Coordinate transport planning for 3rd party suppliers.
Essential Criteria:
* Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to problem-solve under pressure.
* Minimum supervision required.
* Proficiency in core MS Office applications, especially Excel.
* Excellent data processing skills – speed and accuracy.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Methodical and logical with excellent attention to detail.
Requirements:
* Experience booking transport for Ireland and UK.
Benefits:
* Company events.
* Company pension.
* Employee discount.
* On-site parking.
* Store discount.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.