Role: Route Planner

Salary: €40000 - €45000 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Location:  Dublin South

Route Planner

Are you a skilled Route Planner with a talent for turning complex logistics challenges into seamless operational success? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where your decisions make a tangible impact? If you are seeking a fresh opportunity with genuine prospects for professional development and long-term career progression, this could be the perfect move.

Join a respected and growing logistics organisation where you will be at the heart of transport operations, ensuring fleets move efficiently, customers receive exceptional service and daily schedules run with precision.

As a Route Planner, you will take ownership of route scheduling, fleet utilisation and operational performance. Working closely with drivers, warehouse teams, customers and transport management, you will play a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving. Your ability to think strategically, adapt to changing priorities and resolve challenges proactively will ensure service standards remain consistently high while maintaining maximum efficiency across the network.

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