Transport Planner at XPO

XPO; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Pension

Cycle to work

High street discounts

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Transport Planner to co-ordinate the transport operations across Road, Rail and Container modalities in a dynamic logistics environment. This is a full-time on-site role with hybrid arrangements and a 09:00–17:30 schedule, plus on-call duties after three months.

You will cost-effectively plan routes, ensure accuracy of admin tasks, support KPI reporting and utilise XPO IT systems. The role offers a pathway for career growth, access to employee discounts, a pension scheme and a

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport or logistics
• Strong communication skills with ability to build relationships across teams
• Highly organised and detail oriented
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset
• IT literate and able to use road/rail/container systems
• Team-focused attitude and willingness to support wider operation

Responsibilities

• Cost effectively plan and dispatch routes involving Road/Rail and Container modalities to meet delivery times
• Carry out administrative traffic duties accurately and professionally
• Ensure defected deliveries/vehicles/damaged procedures are followed
• Assist in weekly/monthly KPI reporting as set by business and/or customer
• Use XPO IT systems effectively to deliver role
• Communicate information to internal/external stakeholders and manage issues
• Identify improvements and support training and development

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Logistics done differently. Are you a Transport Planner looking for an environment that will help accelerate your career? We are looking for a Transport Planner to co-ordinate the transport operations of the Business involving Road/Rail and Container Transport in order to achieve business objectives and the needs of the Customer. The role will be working Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30 or similar On Call Mobile on Shared Rota after 3 months. This is a hybrid role.

Pay, benefits and more: The salary on offer will be competitive plus a quarterly bonus. We also offer 20 day's holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• To cost effectively plan and dispatch routes involving Road/Rail and Container modalities to achieve contractual delivery times, conduction remedial planning to effectively manage live changes to the plan
• To ensure all administrative traffic duties are carried out as necessary and to a high level of accuracy and professionalism
• To ensure that defected deliveries / vehicles / damaged procedures are followed where necessary
• To assist in weekly and monthly KPI as set by the business and/or Customer
• To use all XPO IT based system in the effective delivery of their role
• Ensure that appropriate communication methods are used to provide information both internally and externally as required e.g. Dealing with customer / supplier issues etc.
• To identify and highlight to management any potential improvement opportunities
• To demonstrate the Company Values in the undertaking of their role
• To undertake any other reasonable task as required
• To always display the highest standards of customer service
• To undertake any relevant training events in line with own personal development needs and business requirements

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Experience in a transport or logistics
• Confident in handling day-to-day operational challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams (warehouse, customer service, and clients)
• Good commercial awareness and a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• A team-focused attitude, with a willingness to get involved and support the wider operation
• High levels of energy, resilience, and adaptabilityCustomer Service Focused
• Previous experience, IT Literate
• Work well within a team as well as been able to work on their own initiative

Be part of something big. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work.

Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO.

We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities.

To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.