Route & Fleet Optimisation Leader

Panda Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Ireland is seeking a Route and Fleet Optimisation Manager to enhance how we plan routes, use our vehicles and deliver services across our collection and delivery network. You will combine operational experience, data and technology to reduce wasted mileage, improve vehicle availability and control costs, while leading a team that turns plans into dependable daily service.

This is an opportunity to shape how our network operates, challenge established ways of working and deliver measurable

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in fleet management, transport planning or logistics operations.
• A track record of delivering route or fleet improvements with measurable results.
• Strong experience using route planning software, fleet management systems and telematics.
• Experience leading operational teams and improving performance through clear expectations, coaching and accountability.
• A sound understanding of transport compliance, vehicle regulations and driver management requirements.
• The ability to analyse operational data, understand cost drivers and turn findings into practical decisions.
• Confidence presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders and gaining support for operational change.
• A pragmatic approach to solving problems and making decisions when service demands change.

Responsibilities

• Improve route performance: Design, review and refine collection and delivery routes, reducing duplication and making better use of vehicle capacity.
• Keep plans responsive: Use data, traffic conditions and changing demand to adjust routes; work with teams to integrate new customers smoothly.
• Make the fleet work efficiently: Match vehicle availability to demand; monitor costs to identify savings.
• Turn data into action: Own fleet and route management systems and develop dashboards covering key metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement: Identify causes of poor performance and track results.

Skills

Route optimisation

Fleet management

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Route planning software

Telematics

Fleet management

Power BI

GIS mapping

Job description

Panda Ireland is seeking a Route and Fleet Optimisation Manager to enhance how we plan routes, use our vehicles and deliver services across our collection and delivery network. You will combine operational experience, data and technology to reduce wasted mileage, improve vehicle availability and control costs, while leading a team that turns plans into dependable daily service.

This is an opportunity to shape how our network operates, challenge established ways of working and deliver measurable