Senior Transport Planner - Container Operations

Leinster Appointments Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leinster Appointments Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Planner/Manager to join a busy transport operation in Ireland. The role involves coordinating the release, collection and delivery of containers, planning driver routes and delivering an efficient, reliable service.

You will manage daily transport tasks, coordinate teams, address customer queries and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, while maintaining high service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in transport operations.
• Previous container transport experience.
• Strong transport planning in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business requirements.
• Strong knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Knowledge of DoT regulations including Tachograph legislation and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Good geographic knowledge of Ireland.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate a team to deliver high standards of service.
• Hands-on approach with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
• Ability to plan and organise your own workload and that of your team safely and efficiently.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Customer-focused approach.
• High level of flexibility and ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the daily release, collection and delivery of containers.
• Efficiently plan and dispatch driver routes to maximise service and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate all transport activities to ensure smooth depot operation.
• Keep customers informed of delivery and collection schedules.
• Handle customer queries by telephone and email professionally.
• Monitor and resolve operational issues, escalate as needed.
• Complete transport administration accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure procedures and standards are consistently followed.
• Liaise with Accounts, POD and Operations to resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure efficient dispatch of all routes and products to customers daily.
• Support drivers and transport team with day-to-day requirements.
• Maintain high level of customer service across transport activities.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and company procedures.

Skills

Transport operations

Container transport

Transport planning

Customer service

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Leinster Appointments Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Planner/Manager to join a busy transport operation in Ireland. The role involves coordinating the release, collection and delivery of containers, planning driver routes and delivering an efficient, reliable service.

You will manage daily transport tasks, coordinate teams, address customer queries and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, while maintaining high service standards in a fast-paced environment.