Road Logistics Transport Planner

Its more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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We are looking for a proactive Road Logistics Transport Planner to join our team in Swords, reporting to the Dublin Road Logistics Manager. You will play a key role in delivering efficient, high-quality transport planning and operational excellence while ensuring outstanding customer service and full compliance with company standards.

How you create impact

• Plan and coordinate road transport across Ireland and Europe, ensuring efficient trailer utilisation and on-time delivery.
• Manage daily transport operations, including scheduling, carrier coordination, customs documentation, invoicing, and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with customers, hauliers, subcontractors, and overseas partners.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, QSHE standards, Health & Safety policies, and GDP Pharma guidelines where applicable.
• Monitor KPIs and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Maintain accurate system data, including tariffs and operational information.
  
  

What we would like you to bring

• 2+ years’ experience in transport planning or road logistics.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of transport regulations and operational procedures.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland and ability to commute to Swords.
  
  

Whats in it for you

• Full-time, permanent role.
• Company pension and private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programme and sick pay.
• Bike to Work scheme and company events.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunity to grow within a quality-driven, customer-focused logistics environment.
  
  

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.

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