Transport Planner

Transport Planner page is loaded## Transport Plannerlocations: Belfasttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R # **JOB DESCRIPTION****Join Our Team at Sysco - Exciting Opportunities Await**At Sysco, our success is powered by passionate, dedicated people who go above and beyond to deliver every day.* We deliver opportunities to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.* We deliver the potential of food and drink to our customers, supporting thousands of cafes, restaurants and bars to thrive every day.* We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry.* We deliver support and commitment to our communities, making a lasting impact.**Be Part of Something Big - Sysco's New Chapter in Northern Ireland**We are expanding our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art \"Sysco Belfast\" facility at Nutts Corner, Co. Antrim.This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.**Join Us and Grow Your Career**We are seeking passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.Summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join our team. Reporting to the Transport Manager this role requires the individual to be responsible for developing and co-ordinating multi drop deliveries to our customers nationwide on a daily basis in the most efficient manner to meet delivery demands.**This role can be based in either our Dublin or Belfast location.**This role will suit an ambitious, self-motivated person to enhance the customers experience of partnering with Sysco. We are looking for someone who has a demonstrable understanding of our transport planning and operational process. Relevant training will be provided on all related aspects of the transport planning systems.Duties & Responsibilities:* To plan multi drop delivery routes to be taken by each driver in the delivery of goods and products to our customers* Utilise the company fleet effectively and efficiently and to reduce the cost of delivery related expenses* Determine the most appropriate utilisation of truck space* Liaising with the Transport Manager and Depot Managers in co-ordinating back haulage* Understanding legal driving hours and adhering to the 'rules of the road', as well as conducting analysis of driver tachographs and accurately recording information.* Responsible for monitoring daily KPI's and report on weekly / monthly costings of the delivery of goods* Review and enhance the efficiency of the routing and delivery activity* Any other ad hoc transport related tasks* Shift patterns - Mid shiftRequirements:* This position requires a knowledge and good understanding of transport planning and operational process* Experience working in the Logistics industry* Be proficient with Excel and other IT packages with the ability to analyse and disseminate numerical data* Knowledge and good understanding the tachograph rules (EU & UK) for goods vehicles* Have strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to work independently* The ability to work to tight deadlines and in a fast paced, high pressure environment* Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be adaptable to change* Flexibility regarding working hours, start and finish times which will depend on the business* Excellent time keeping and attendanceCore Competencies:- Understanding your customers - acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.- Flexibility & adaptability - demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.- Building effective relationships- candidate is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.- Communication & listening - exceptional communication skills - writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settings and style.- Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#INDOPS #J-18808-Ljbffr