Top Oil is recruiting for a Distribution Planner (Depot Lead) to join out Depot in Kilkenny.
Key Responsibilities:
Main Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of drivers to ensure that they are adequately trained and capable of performing their roles. Support with recruitment, training and remuneration while maximizing driver and vehicle utilization
• Monitor and ensure the smooth running of customer depot deliveries
• Support and analyze key performance indicators and operational metrics by focusing on maximizing profit; such as driver utilization, vehicle utilization – Meet with drivers monthly to discuss
• Oversee the customer service experience by monitoring all incoming calls and ensuring that all customer queries are dealt with and resolved in an efficient manner
• Oversee and ensure that all accounts are managed by completing a daily lodgment for depot and yard, entering and applying cash to the correct customer account, entering discounts & credit notes and investigating any discrepancies
• Understanding the drivers stock sheet and querying any discrepancies that may occur
• Monitoring drivers sheets to ensure daily dips are completed by the drivers and highlighting any issues directly to them
• Manage the Domestic and Commercial ledger and ensure accounts are paid within terms
• Working with the Regional Credit Control Manager and Depot Manager to ensure any action as required is taken
• Ensure a high standard of safety is maintained, managed and reported
• Support and lead on all HSA/regulatory and compliance matters in the depot
• Identifying areas where training is needed and ensure training is organized e.g. JDE training, phone skills, driver training
• Develop and manage the performance management process for each individual in the depot
• Act as a mentor, professional leader and brand ambassador whilst encouraging the company ethos
• Foster an atmosphere where employees feel comfortable in approaching you about concerns or ideas that they might have
• Maintaining a proper level of discipline and adhering to employee relation’s procedures
• To complete ad hoc administration duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the depot

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Have a good understanding of the operation and its different functions.
• Have a track record of successful continuous improvement initiatives and results with a focus on the industry and its competitors.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation in Ireland
• Strong capability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be effective at problem solving and making decisions.
• Must be highly organized and be able to prioritize effectively.

Professional skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and influence
• Ability to understand and develop business cases, understand cost/benefit models and ability to take calculated risks
• Capability to lead change
• Ability to champion Irving Oil’s/Top Oils values, goals and objectives.
• Strong judgment and ability to identify critical situations and respond accordingly.
• Ability to lead and manage a team

Education and experience

• Post-secondary education required
• 3 years plus – working in an operations environment

Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person