The successful candidate will work along-side our existing dynamic and successful Transport Department based in our Dublin Distribution Centre. 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- This position requires a knowledge and good understanding of transport planning and operational process
- Experience working in the Logistics industry
- 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
Core Competencies:
- 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.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.
Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.
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Skills Required
- Knowledge and understanding of transport planning and operational processes
- Experience working in the logistics industry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other IT packages; ability to analyse numerical data
- Knowledge and understanding of tachograph rules (EU & UK) for goods vehicles
- Strong organisational and planning skills; ability to work independently
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; adaptability to change
- Flexibility regarding working hours (variable start/finish times)
- Excellent timekeeping and attendance
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
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What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
