Junior Transport Coordinator

ACCPRO; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCPRO is seeking an experienced Resource Planning Specialist to join its Business Improvement function in Dublin. You’ll ensure the right people and equipment are available to meet demand and service levels while collaborating with operational leaders.

You’ll develop short- and medium-term plans, create rosters, support budgeting, and produce dashboards. Strong Excel and Power BI skills, plus ERP experience, are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years in workforce/resource planning, scheduling or analytics in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, analytical or business discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate data into recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI.
• Experience using workforce planning, resource management or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term workforce and equipment plans aligned with demand.
• Create and maintain operational rosters and scheduling.
• Support budgeting and resource planning activities.
• Analyze workforce demand, capacity, utilization and productivity metrics.
• Monitor roster performance and mitigate resource risks.
• Develop deployment rules aligned with service levels and KPIs.
• Evaluate resource requests against budgets and requirements.
• Produce regular and ad hoc workforce planning reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with operational managers to implement improved planning processes.
• Develop ad hoc manpower/equipment plans for operational changes.

Skills

Workforce planning

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative/analytical/business

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established organisation operating within a fast-paced, operationally complex environment, is seeking an experienced Resource Planning Specialist to join its Business Improvement function.

In this role you will be working closely with operational leaders and key stakeholders, you will ensure the right people and equipment are available at the right time to meet customer demand, service levels and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term workforce and equipment resource plans aligned with forecast demand, operational requirements and service levels.
• Create and maintain operational rosters
• Support annual manpower and equipment budgeting and resource planning activities.
• Analyse workforce demand, capacity, utilisation, productivity and other key resource metrics.
• Monitor roster performance, proactively identify resource risks and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
• Develop resource deployment rules aligned with business requirements and customer service level agreements.
• Evaluate requests for additional or replacement resources against budgets, operational requirements and agreed KPIs.
• Produce regular and ad hoc workforce planning reports, dashboards and performance analysis for management.
• Work closely with operational managers and department heads to implement improved resource planning processes and practices.
• Develop ad hoc manpower and equipment plans to support operational changes, new business, contract changes and other business requirements.
• Use operational feedback and performance data to continuously improve planning standards and resource effectiveness.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years’ experience in workforce planning, resource planning, scheduling, operational planning, analytics or a similar role within a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant quantitative, analytical or business discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex operational data into practical recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with Power BI.
• Experience using workforce planning, resource management, ERP or similar planning systems.
• Experience developing forecasts, resource plans, rosters, reports and operational scenarios.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with operational managers and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. Only candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of the role will be contacted.