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€50,000–€55,000 a year

Permanent, Full-time

Ashbourne, County Meath

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Transport Planner

Salary: €50,000 - €55,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday / Tuesday to Saturday (00:00-08:30)

The Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to coordinate daily transport operations, optimise routes, and support high service levels across our logistics network.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for route planning, vehicle utilisation, driver coordination, delivery performance, POD compliance, and effective communication with drivers, customers, Customer Service, and warehouse teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan efficient daily delivery and collection routes using available fleet capacity.
• Allocate consignments and prepare accurate driver manifests.
• Monitor route performance and resolve delivery exceptions, delays, and failed deliveries.
• Re-plan outstanding consignments to maximise service levels and minimise OOH deliveries.
• Coordinate with drivers and warehouse teams to ensure timely departures.
• Liaise with Customer Service regarding customer requirements, escalations, and delivery updates.
• Track key transport KPIs including delivery performance, POD compliance, vehicle utilisation, and outstanding consignments.
• Maintain accurate transport records and update Transport Management Systems (TMS).
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, customer service, and transport costs.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in Transport Planning, Logistics Coordination, Distribution Planning, Fleet Scheduling, or a similar role.
• Strong route planning and geographical knowledge.
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.

What We're Looking For

A solutions-focused planner who can balance customer requirements with operational efficiency. You'll be confident making decisions, managing changing priorities, and driving high standards of delivery performance, compliance, and customer service.

Desirable

• Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS).
• Knowledge of fleet utilisation and transport cost management.
• Understanding of driver hours regulations and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience within logistics, warehousing, freight, distribution, parcel, FMCG, or supply chain environments.

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Permanent, Full-time

Waterford, County Waterford

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Company Information and Introduction:

At Weltec Engineering Ltd, we are a leading provider of Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering services, delivering complex projects throughout Europe. With extensive experience across the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences and Semi-Conductor Industries, we are committed to delivering excellence, innovation, quality and safety in every project we undertake.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead and manage our warehouse operations in Waterford.

Reporting directly to senior management, the successful candidate will oversee warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics coordination, team leadership, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring materials are available to project teams when required while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of materials, tools and equipment.
• Oversee all goods receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing and dispatch activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure stock levels are effectively monitored and controlled.
• Coordinate material deliveries to project sites, ensuring schedules and client requirements are met.
• Implement and maintain warehouse procedures, systems and controls to improve efficiency and operational performance.
• Manage warehouse personnel, providing leadership, training, support and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies, warehouse procedures and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular stock audits and cycle counts, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Liaise with procurement, project teams, suppliers and logistics providers to ensure smooth material flow and availability.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs and provide regular reports on stock levels, material movements and operational performance.
• Ensure the warehouse is maintained in a clean, organised and safe condition at all times.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, accuracy, productivity and customer service.

Key Skills and Competencies:

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• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehouse, logistics, inventory management or materials coordination within a construction, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing warehouse operations and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, stock control processes and warehouse best practices.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience within the Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, Manufacturing or Construction sectors would be highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a dynamic and growing company.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Join us at Weltec Engineering Ltd and take your career to the next level as OSM Workshop Manager. Apply now to become part of our team dedicated to delivering quality and excellence in engineering.