Job title: Route Planner
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Location: Superior Express ltd
Job published: 30-09-2026
Job ID: 50376
Contact name: Pumla Stofile
Contact email: pumla@tdtalent.ie

Job Description

 

Role: Route Planner

Salary: €45000 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Location:  Dublin South

 

              

 

Route Planner

 

Are you a Route Planner who enjoys solving complex logistical challenges, improving fleet efficiency and ensuring operations run seamlessly? If you are looking for a fresh challenge with genuine opportunities for growth and career progression, this could be the ideal next step.

 

Join a well-established and expanding logistics organisation where you will play a pivotal role in coordinating daily transport activities, optimising route performance and delivering exceptional service to customers. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will be trusted to make key operational decisions that directly impact service levels and efficiency.

 

As a Route Planner, you will take ownership of daily route scheduling and fleet optimisation while working closely with drivers, warehouse teams, customers and transport management. Your ability to adapt to changing demands, solve problems proactively and maintain high service standards will be essential in ensuring the smooth delivery of operations each day.

 

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