Job Description

Role: Route Planner (Full CE Licence)

Salary: €45000 - €50,000 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Location:  Dublin South

Route Planner

Opportunity for an experienced Route Planner who thrives on solving complex logistic challenges, optimising fleet performance and keeping operations like clockwork. If you have been looking for growth or change this might be for you.

Join a well-established logistics company that continues to grow. You will play a key role in coordinating deliveries, maximising fleet efficiency and ensuring customers receive exceptional service every day.

As a Route planner you will take ownership of daily route planning and fleet optimisation while closely working with drivers, transport management, customers and warehouse teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimise daily delivery routes to maximise efficiency and service levels.
• Monitor vehicle utilisation and fleet performance.
• Coordinate driver schedules and delivery assignments.
• Respond to and resolve route disruptions, delays, and operational issues.
• Ensure all routes comply with transport legislation and company procedures.
• Liaise with customers, drivers, and internal departments regarding delivery schedules.
• Analyse route data and identify opportunities for cost reduction and service improvement.
• Maintain accurate transport and operational records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport operation

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Route Planner, Transport Planner, or Logistics Coordinator.
• Strong understanding of transport operations and route optimisation.
• Experience managing multiple routes and schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Proficiency in route planning software, transport management systems, and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound operational decisions.

What to do next
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’. For more information and a confidential discussion on this role or other opportunities, contact Pumla via email pumla @tdtalent. ie