Bulmers - Load Planner

  • Department / Function :
  • Logistics / Supply Chain
  • Location :
  • Galway
  • Contract Type :
  • Permanent
  • Working Pattern :
  • Full-time
  • Job Advert Description :
  • It’s not just about delivering stock – it’s about ensuring the depot runs like clockwork.

    As a Load Planner at Bulmers, you'll be managing deliveries for hundreds of customers across the region, and overseeing a sizeable fleet of drivers. With us growing fast, this role offers fantastic rewards and a real chance to progress within the C&C family.

    About the role: 

    • Assign work to drivers and mates, ensuring efficient use of vehicles and manpower, and monitor performance to make necessary adjustments.
    • Plan daily transport using Paragon, optimising routes and minimising costs while maintaining high customer service standards.
    • Ensure all drivers and mates follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manage their induction, training, and retraining as needed.
    • Maintain compliance with vehicle and driver legislation, health and safety regulations, and company policies.
    • Produce transport statistics and maintain accurate records for internal and external use.
    • Assist with warehouse tasks, including processing orders, producing pick lists, dispatch notes, and load sheets.

    About You:

    Being organised is just the beginning in this role.

    You’ll need to be self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of taking initiative.

    Previous experience in Distribution, ideally within a Transport Office, is preferred. You'll be familiar with stock control, key warehouse systems, and regulations like EU Drivers’ Hours. Experience with software such as Optrak is a plus however, what truly sets you apart are your people skills, your ability to communicate effectively, be computer literate, multi-skill and ensure everything runs smoothly.

    About us:

    Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.  

    Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. 

    C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.  

    We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together. 

    We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. 

    C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/

  • Full job description :
  • Load_Planner.doc