Posted 12 June, 2026
Transport Planner
Rhenus Group
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1441645096
What You Can Expect:
Accurate allocation of resources to deliveries.
Maximising Cost Effectiveness
Relationship Management
General Administration
What You Bring:
Accurate allocation of resources to deliveries.
- Analysis of historical data, using delivery schedules, vehicle capacity, and geographic factors to develop route plans.
- Maintaining communication with internal departments.
- Analysis of transportation data using TMS and other tools.
- Monitoring driver availability to ensure full utilisation of the fleet.
Maximising Cost Effectiveness
- Assigning loads to vehicles based on capacity.
- Monitor and optimize transportation routes to ensure maximum time and fuel efficiency.
- Utilising a cluster delivery approach, grouping deliveries by geographical area to reduce delivery time.
Relationship Management
- Timely communication with customers, ensuring all queries are answered or directed at the correct department.
- Liaising with drivers and warehouse, logistics, and freight departments, to maintain smooth flow of information through the business.
- Coordination of special deliveries in exceptional circumstances.
- Resolving collection and delivery issues efficiently.
General Administration
- Checking in drivers at transport reception for deliveries and collections.
- Preparation and storage of paperwork to the highest standard.
- Timely record keeping using TMS (Azyra).
- Other administrative duties as required.
What You Bring:
- Two years' experience in a similar role preferred.
- Proficiency in English language, both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the relevant administrative applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Azyra).
- Knowledge of logistics processes and systems.
- Strong understanding of logistics and transport regulations.
- Knowledge of the transport market (carriers, shipping services, competitors).
- Geographical knowledge of Ireland.
- Knowledge of loading regulations, load factors, ADR.
- Knowledge of transport documents.
