Title: Transport Planner
Location: Co. Meath, Ireland
Type: Full-time, permanent, office-based position, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 Hours
Package: Competitive salary range €40-45k + Pension
A family-run transport business based in Co. Meath that caters for both national and international transport is seeking to hire an experienced transport planner with domestic and international planning experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Scheduling and monitoring job orders received from clients using transport management software effectively.
2. Coodinating and organising loads/orders with the transportation team and drivers.
3. Planning, managing and consolidating loads and routes to ensure cost-effective transportation and timely completion of orders.
4. Working closely with drivers to ensure jobs meet customer requirements and specifications.
5. Engaging directly with clients to provide regular updates on job collection/delivery times.
6. Routine Administration & General Office duties.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Euroepan road transport route planning is essential.
2. Excellent problem-solving skills with clear decision-making and the ability to work within a team on multiple tasks, and being self-reliant and self-directed.
3. Confident communication and organisational skills with the ability to present oneself clearly & effectively.
4. A good work ethic with a genuine interest in transport.
5. Excellent computer skills are essential.