Transport Planner

Who We AreWe are the largest independent Irish provider of Logistics, and Sales and Marketing. Our company values represent all our combined views and feelings about who we are and our culture here at Primeline. Our values are Respect, Excellence, Courage, Teamwork and Results, and these values determine how we behave when doing our job, working with our teams and when dealing with our many customers and principles. Our business is diverse and well cultured, with over 50 different nationalities and 5 different generations working side by side every day.What We DoWe move 1 million boxes per week, we have over 100,000 square foot of warehousing and we employ over 600 direct employees across the Primeline Group, from warehouse operatives, transport drivers, field sales representatives and many support roles based in our Head Office located in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Primeline is multifaceted, and we operate across many industries including FMCG, retail, pharmacy, media, automotive, print, ambient food and technology and we provide cutting edge supply chain solutions to companies operating in Ireland. We service over 4500 retailers and have a fleet of over 200 vehicles.Where We Are GoingWe continue to develop our leadership teams to ensure that Primeline remains a place where people want to come to work every day, and a place where people can learn and strive towards their future goals. We will continue to create an environment where people can be at their best. Retaining our current customer blue chip companies and multinational brands and growing new business by providing best brand execution which will be key to our success. We will uphold the best relationships and partnerships with our customers, and we will continue to drive a values-based culture.What Do We WantYou will be experienced in Transport Planning and administration in Ireland. You will have a strong geographical knowledge of Ireland. You will have Microsoft office experience to include excel spreadsheets. You will always communicate with courtesy. You will have the ability to work efficiently under a high-pressure transport environment. You will be a good communicator both written and verbal – actively listening, questioning, expressing yourself clearly & concisely. You will have great Customer Service skills. You will have a positive “can do” attitude, interpersonally effective with the ability to influence people positively. You will be approachable to all colleagues. You will have a keen eye for detail. You will be a strong team player. You will have a positive and proactive approach to work. What Your Day To Day Will Look LikeCustomer liaison to include arranging outbound deliveries, pricing of jobs and Portal Management.Entering and updating jobs on to the company system.Ensuring all Transport related costs are recorded, and weekly billing details updated.Resolve delivery and collection issues in the most efficient way possible whilst always maintaining the highest level of service.Preparing any transport jobs and paperwork as and when required.Driver liaison and delivery confirmation.You will work with all our Transport suppliers and have a close working relationship with them all.You will check discrepancies and follow up with the relevant people.You will assist where necessary in any ad hoc duties.Ensure the companies policies are always adhered to.Identify problems early and respond in a timely manner.Always work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues.What Skills You Need For This RoleYou will have 2 years’ experience in transport planning and administration within a company based in Ireland.You will have good written and verbal communication skills.You will have a keen eye for detail.You will be proficient in Microsoft office with special attention to Excel.You will be a strong team player.You will be able to work efficiently in a high-pressure transport environment whilst always ensuring attention to detail.You must have the ability to deal with queries and issues that may arise in a timely and efficient manner.To be able to always consider and maintain a cost effectiveness. What Behaviours Are Important To UsFamily is in our DNA at Primeline, we are a family run business of over 30 years which has grown into a 350million turnover business today. We instil a sense of family in how we operate and support each other and our teams. We feel it is important to respect every person and every role, we understand that all colleagues and every role has an impact on our business. We are all part on one team and all share a common goal. We feel it is important to have integrity throughout our business, keeping honesty at our core. We seek to give recognition to others and show loyalty and support to our colleagues, our customers and to Primeline. We were founded on the principle of "making things happen" and we thrive on accomplishing what we set out to achieve. We continuously strive to improve and increase our capabilities. We make keeping what we have committed to, the measure of our honour