Transport Planner - Multi-Drop Routing & Efficiency

Sysco Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Belfast or Dublin is seeking a Transport Planner to develop and coordinate multi-drop deliveries across the island of Ireland. The role focuses on efficiency, cost control, and on-time customer service.

The ideal candidate has transport planning knowledge, logistics experience, and strong IT skills, including Excel, to analyse data and drive improvements in routing and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transport planning and operational processes.
• Experience in the logistics industry.
• Proficient with Excel and IT to analyse numerical data.
• Understanding tachograph rules (EU/UK) for goods vehicles.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan multi-drop delivery routes for drivers.
• Use fleet efficiently to reduce delivery costs.
• Optimize truck space utilization.
• Coordinate with Transport Manager and Depot Managers.
• Monitor driver tachographs and regulatory compliance.
• Track daily KPIs and costings for deliveries.
• Improve routing and delivery efficiency.
• Perform ad hoc transport tasks.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Planning

Adaptability

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Independent work

Tools

Excel

IT packages

Job description

Sysco in Belfast or Dublin is seeking a Transport Planner to develop and coordinate multi-drop deliveries across the island of Ireland. The role focuses on efficiency, cost control, and on-time customer service.

The ideal candidate has transport planning knowledge, logistics experience, and strong IT skills, including Excel, to analyse data and drive improvements in routing and delivery performance.