International Transport Planner
Logiskills Group
- Monaghan
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plan workloads ensuring compliance with driver’s hours and working time directive legislation.
- Utilise geographical knowledge to maximise fleet efficiency.
- Conduct effective planning to minimise running costs.
- Supervise and manage driver workloads.
- React to route planning changes promptly, facilitating re-routing as necessary.
- Provide detailed and accurate handovers to the next shift when required.
- Maintain clear and constant communication with drivers.
- Ensure drivers are allocated correct jobs and are punctual.
- Address driver queries face-to-face and via telephone promptly.
- Collaborate within a team of planners to achieve common goals in servicing our client base.
- Plan drivers' work to align with vehicle periodic maintenance and defect repairs.
- Liaise with Site Managers to obtain and provide key information such as estimated times of arrival (ETAs).
- Escalate any customer or driver issues to the Transport Manager promptly.
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Transport Manager.
- Previous experience working as a Transport Planner within a busy, fast-paced transport office
- Previous experience planning routes -IRL/UK/EU
- Proficient in driver management.
- Solid understanding of Transport operating systems.
- Knowledge of tachograph regulations.
- Ability to organise workload in a consistent and methodical manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building and effective communication.
- Capable of planning, prioritising, and working to deadlines independently and with initiative.
- High levels of drive, enthusiasm, and meticulous attention to detail.
- IT literate with proficiency in relevant software and systems.