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.