Bulmers: Load Planner

C&C Group Plc; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

C&C Group Plc in Clonmel is looking for a Load Planner to manage deliveries across the region and supervise a sizable fleet of drivers. The role includes planning daily transport and optimising routes to maintain high customer service standards.

The ideal candidate should have distribution experience, strong organizational and people skills, and be familiar with stock control as well as regulations like EU Drivers' Hours. Opportunities for progression are available within the company.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Distribution, ideally within a Transport Office.
• Familiarity with stock control and regulations such as EU Drivers' Hours.
• Strong people skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage deliveries for customers and oversee fleet of drivers.
• Assign work to drivers and monitor performance.
• Plan daily transport using Paragon to optimise routes.
• Ensure compliance with driver legislation and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records and produce transport statistics.
• Assist with warehouse tasks, processing orders and dispatch notes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Experience in Distribution

Stock control

Computer literacy

Familiarity with software like Optrak

Job description

About the role:

As a Load Planner at Bulmers, you'll be managing deliveries for hundreds of customers across the region, and overseeing a sizeable fleet of drivers. This role offers rewards and opportunities for progression.

• Assign work to drivers and mates, ensuring efficient use of vehicles and manpower, and monitor performance to make necessary adjustments.
• Plan daily transport using Paragon, optimising routes and minimising costs while maintaining high customer service standards.
• Ensure all drivers and mates follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manage their induction, training, and retraining as needed.
• Maintain compliance with vehicle and driver legislation, health and safety regulations, and company policies.
• Produce transport statistics and maintain accurate records for internal and external use.
• Assist with warehouse tasks, including processing orders, producing pick lists, dispatch notes, and load sheets.

About You:

Being organised, self‑motivated, adaptable and capable of taking initiative is essential. Prior experience in Distribution, ideally within a Transport Office, is preferred. Familiarity with stock control, key warehouse systems and regulations such as EU Drivers' Hours is expected. Experience with software such as Optrak is a plus. You should also have strong people skills, ability to communicate effectively, be computer literate, multi‑skill and ensure everything runs smoothly.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.