Transport Planner

Impulse Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner for a large company based in Ballymount

This is a full time permanent position and a great opportunity to join a large team

This will be a Day Shift pattern to join the  team at Ballymount, Dublin due to further market growth and to support the running of a 7 day a week operation.

The Person

This role will require a professional individual who is highly organised, with great attention to detail and has experience of working in the logistics & warehousing sector.

Terms:

Permanent Role.

Butterfly shift pattern (Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday)

  • Salary €38K – €45K depending on experience.
  • Additional Annual Leave (Service Based).
  • Life & death in service insurance.
  • Certified Training Courses.
  • Career progression.
  • Additional Company Benefits.

About The Role

Working Pattern:

Butterfly shift pattern (Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday)

Hours of work 6.30am – 6.30pm.

Duties:

  • Assign customer sales to transport in the most cost effective and efficient way to make a delivery.
  • Plan and assign SORs to drivers and confirm booking dates.
  • Strive to ensure that all delivery requests are met for all customers.
  • Maintain driver, and customer relationships.
  • Create reports and delivery schedules for customers and different departments.
  • Liaise and communicate with Customer Services and Sales to identify issues that may affect the agreed delivery time, in order to keep the customer updated.
  • Work closely with the Sales team to ensure that accurate order information is obtained before a delivery is scheduled.
  • Ensure self-management of workload and multitask by communicating with customers across different communication platforms.
  • Maintain files and records and provide quick accurate information when required.
  • Work to a high standard and take responsibility for delivering all expected tasks.
  • Meet targets and deadlines to the required standards and within agreed timeframes.
  • Show initiative, act with confidence, and show ability to work under own direction.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the company values.
  • Ensure good relations and communications with all members of the company and provide excellent customer care in an efficient manner. ·
  • Continue to identify ways in which further improvements to performance and service delivery can be made to our customers.
  • Criteria:
  • Recent experience within a Transport Planner position or similar industry.
  • Good geographical knowledge of the UK and Ireland.
  • Comfortable communicating with all levels of business.
  • Have high level IT skills as the complete operation is digital.
  • Good Knowledge of transport legislation
  • Good time keeping and being able to work in a structured manner adhering to timetable requirements.
  • Problem solving ability.
  • Flexible attitude to working hours & shift patterns to support the needs of the business.
  • Required Criteria
  • Recent experience within a Transport Planner position or similar industry
  • Good geographical knowledge of the UK and Ireland
  • Comfortable communicating with all levels of business
  • Have high level IT skills as the complete operation is digital
  • Good Knowledge of transport legislation
  • Good time keeping and being able to work in a structured manner adhering to timetable requirements
  • Problem solving ability
  • Flexible attitude to working hours & shift patterns to support the needs of the business

  • Skills Needed
  • Establishing Rapport With Clients, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Planning and Organising

Company Benefits

Providing the right training & development is  top priority. Each individual employee receives the resources & tools vital in helping them excel & progress in their role from the moment they step through the door.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Casual dress, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Event tickets, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme

Salary

€38,000.00 – €45,000.00 per year

Job Category: Transport Planner
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Ballymount

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