About the role:
Reporting to the Transport Manager, this is a key support role where you’ll focus on co-ordinating and arranging all our internal/external haulage requirements, from initial booking of contractors and on time delivery of consignments, through to the completion of associated documentation.
Your responsibilities:
- Develop and implement daily and weekly transport plans based on customer requirements, service levels, and fleet availability.
- Optimize routes using transport planning software to reduce costs, improve delivery times, and enhance fuel efficiency.
- Coordinate with drivers, warehouse teams, third-party haulers, and customer service departments to ensure timely deliveries.
- Monitor live transport operations and resolve any disruptions or delays promptly.
- Maintain and update transport management systems (TMS) with accurate and timely information.
- Ensure all transport activities comply with Irish and EU transport legislation, including tachograph and driver hour regulations.
- Analyse KPIs (e.g., OTIF, fuel usage, vehicle utilization) and prepare performance reports for senior management.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including carbon reduction and digital transformation in logistics.
- Liaise with customers to address any transport-related issues or complaints in a professional manner.
- Stay informed about industry trends, fuel prices, and regulatory changes impacting transport planning.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Extensive experience in a similar transport planning or logistics coordination role.
- Strong knowledge of EU transport regulations and driver hours.
- Proficient in transport planning software (e.g. SAP TM) and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) is an advantage.
- Full clean driving license is beneficial.
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
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