Overview

Our client is seeking a Transport Planner, this role can be located in either  Co. Mayo or Drogheda.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
  • A minimum of 1 – 2 years in a transportation/shipping or customer-facing role.
  • Good knowledge of Imports/Export procedures, international customs requirements, and regulations.
  • Must have a strong sense of urgency and be empowered to make timely and informed decisions.
  • Experienced in a Transport Management System is preferred.
  • Demonstrate the ability to excel and contribute in a fast paced and changing work environment with accuracy.
  • Proven analytical skills – to process information quickly to drive decisions in a timely manner.
  • Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal daily supervision.

What you will do for us

  • Daily load planning & execution of freight orders for International and Domestic transportation.
  • Utilizing digital tools for transport planning and analysis.
  • Proactive identification and resolution of service queries.
  • Monitor and schedule Imports with clearing agents and material management team to meet planning requirements.
  • Coordination and proactive communication of load status changes with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Lead/Participate in weekly / monthly Operational Routines
  • Organize internal transfers of stock between domestic Warehouses and Plants.
  • Assisting the warehouse team in the preparation of the inbound and outbound warehouse schedules.
  • Undertaking freight settlement activities to ensure carrier invoices are paid within the agreed payment terms.
  • Preparing documents for transportation and export purposes.
  • Ensuring freight claims are reported to insurers in accordance with our global transit policy, including all relevant documentation relating to the reported loss.
  • Maintaining records in accordance with documentation retention rules.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

  • Communications, Planning, Agile, Analysis, Operations, Business Processes, SAP TM.

For more information, Contact Mairéad at Arcon Recruitment

Mairead Kelly, marketing and recruitment consultant at Arcon Recruitment Services. PHOTO: ALISON LAREDO

Mairéad Kelly

Recruitment Consultant

Mairéad initially joined our team as Marketing and Recruitment Co-ordinator. She quickly progressed to Recruitment Consultant and currently manages our busy Technical division. Mairéad is a proud Castlebar woman and holds a B.B.S from ATU Sligo. Mairéad recruits for positions in all areas of Technical/ Engineering and I.T.  She has built excellent relationships with companies large and small and has proved herself invaluable in solving their recruitment issues.

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