About this role
What You Can Expect:
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.