Senior Transport Planner - Special Cargo

Senior Transport Planner - Special Cargo

Location: Dublin 11

Terms: Full-time permanent, office-based, Mon-Fri, normal hours

Package: €Neg + Pension + Healthcare

Target Applicant: Experienced international transport planner

We are looking for a dynamic, goal-driven person to join an established Dublin 11 based European transport brand. The Senior Transport Planner works as part of a small team, to plan structured and cost-efficient delivery schedules throughout the island of Ireland and Europe. The Special Cargo Department offer a bespoke service in moving out-of-gauge loads. A high standard of customer service, attention to detail, accurate reporting and effective communication are essential and the ability to devise a strategy for project planning and execution are key requirements. You will be responsible for:

• Route planning for this busy department.
• Vessel / Shipping bookings
• Ensuring all special permits for oversized loads are issued and compliant for transports in Ireland and Europe.
• Ensuring all loads are collected and delivered within parameters of KPI's agreed with customers.
• Working as part of a team to solve problems whilst conducting root cause analysis and driving improvements.
• Liaising with customers to ensure accurate scheduling and project planning requirements are met.
• Providing customers and management with KPI reports matching business needs.
• Manage Key Account Role with responsibility for quotations and operational excellence.
• Ensuring the profitable management of all business activities and optimising cost centres at optimum levels.
• Oversee sub-contractors & drivers within this role.

Minimum Requirements:

• You must have a proven track record in full load transport planning, heavy gauge or project cargo industry experience.
• We need you to be self-motivated with an ability to deal with fast-changing environments and the ability to be flexible.
• A good geographical knowledge of Ireland/Europe and awareness of vehicle safety legislation, EU driver hours and Working Time Regulations.
• You must have solid experience of using Microsoft packages such as Excel and Word.
• You must have experienced using transport planning software.

For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity, please contact Garvan Cerasi