International Transport Planner: Fleet & Haulage

Virginia International Logistics (Transportation services); Mullagh; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia International Logistics (Transportation services) is seeking an experienced International Transport Planner to coordinate daily planning for our fleet and directly employed drivers across Ireland, the UK and Europe. This on-site role requires hands-on fleet planning and international transport coordination.

The ideal candidate has 18 months+ road haulage or transport planning experience, strong organisational and IT skills, and knowledge of EU driver hours regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months' experience in road haulage or transport planning.
• Experience planning vehicle loads, collections and deliveries.
• Knowledge of international road transport across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
• Experience arranging ferry crossings or shipping for freight movements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily loads across our own fleet of vehicles.
• Coordinate road freight movements across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
• Schedule collections, deliveries and vehicle movements for directly employed drivers.
• Manage operations using our in-house Transport Management System (MoveIT).
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure loads are planned efficiently.
• Arrange ferry bookings and coordinate shipping requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and shipping companies to ensure timely collections and deliveries.
• Monitor transport schedules and resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Ensure customer requirements and delivery deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate transport schedules and relevant operational documentation.
• Coordinate customs and cross-border transport documentation where required.
• Assist with fleet servicing, maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, drivers' hours and company procedures.

Skills

Load planning

Fleet planning

Transport coordination

Driver coordination

IT literacy

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Level 5 qualification

Tools

MoveIT

Job description

Virginia International Logistics (Transportation services) is seeking an experienced International Transport Planner to coordinate daily planning for our fleet and directly employed drivers across Ireland, the UK and Europe. This on-site role requires hands-on fleet planning and international transport coordination.

The ideal candidate has 18 months+ road haulage or transport planning experience, strong organisational and IT skills, and knowledge of EU driver hours regulations.