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We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
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.
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 shift
This position requires a knowledge and good understanding of transport planning and operational process
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 attendance
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.
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