Overview
Our client is seeking a Transport Planner, this role can be located in either Co. Mayo or Drogheda.
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.
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.
Skills
- Communications, Planning, Agile, Analysis, Operations, Business Processes, SAP TM.
For more information, Contact Mairéad at Arcon Recruitment
Mairéad Kelly
Recruitment Consultant
- Mairéad Kelly
- [email protected]
- 087 189 7611
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.
