Transport Planner

About the Role

As a Transport Planner at Panda, based in Dublin, you will be pivotal in managing the daily transport operations with efficiency and precision. This position involves handling skip deliveries, exchanges, and collections through effective scheduling and coordination of drivers, vehicles, and routes to meet operational and customer demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily skip delivery, exchange, and collection activities.
• Assign drivers and vehicles effectively to fulfill operational requirements.
• Ensure timely dispatch of drivers and vehicles every day.
• Maintain daily and future rosters to align resources with upcoming operational needs.
• Monitor routes continuously to ensure timely completion and identify efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Support route optimization initiatives to enhance service quality and reduce operational costs.
• Verify completion of routes with proper sign-off within the system.
• Track and resolve system or operational issues promptly.
• Maintain regular communication with drivers and operations teams to facilitate smooth service delivery.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Operations, and Accounts departments to address operational challenges and updates.
• Provide real-time updates on route progress, including delays or missed services.
• Handle urgent or ad hoc work requests as necessary.
• Conduct end-of-day debriefs with drivers and promptly address queries or problems.
• Manage unexpected disruptions such as breakdowns or missed collections efficiently.
• Record incidents, accidents, or breakdowns following company protocols.
• Prepare and manage delivery documents like dockets and manifests accurately.
• Review previous day’s documentation and resolve any inconsistencies quickly.
• Sustain detailed records of all scheduling activities.
• Plan workload to avoid overloading and unrealistic scheduling.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Service to manage incoming orders and customer expectations effectively.
• Commit to maintaining strong service performance and operational objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Highly organized with a keen eye for detail.
• Experienced or confident in planning, scheduling, or coordinating operational tasks.
• Adapts well to shifting priorities and remains calm under pressure.
• Excellent communicator, capable of engaging with drivers and multiple internal teams professionally.
• Proactive problem solver, able to anticipate and resolve issues swiftly.
• Meticulous in managing records, systems, and documentation.
• Customer-focused, understanding the direct impact of scheduling on service quality.
• Flexible and dependable, willing to assist the wider team as needs arise.

Previous exposure to transport, logistics, waste management, skip operations, or route scheduling is advantageous but not mandatory. The most important attributes are strong organizational skills and the ability to keep operations moving smoothly.

About Panda

Panda is a leading resource recovery business in Ireland, employing nearly 3,000 people across several brands. We focus on waste management by developing smarter, safer, and sustainable recycling and waste repurposing solutions. Our company emphasizes teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, safety, and integrity. We empower our people to take ownership of their work and foster a culture of trust and accountability.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Panda is dedicated to fostering a skilled and diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.