Road freight: TBO Operations & Planning Specialist

Role summary

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This role supports road-freight operations and planning for DHL’s transport business, helping ensure shipments, resources, schedules and service levels are managed efficiently. Candidates are typically expected to have experience in transport, logistics, freight forwarding or operational planning, along with strong organisational and analytical skills. Good knowledge of road-freight processes, customer service, performance reporting and Microsoft Office is useful. The role requires clear communication, attention to detail, problem-solving ability and confidence working with multiple stakeholders, carriers and internal teams. The successful candidate should be comfortable working to deadlines, responding to operational issues and identifying improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

About the employer

DHL is one of the world’s leading logistics and supply-chain companies, operating across international express delivery, freight transportation, contract logistics and e-commerce. It is part of DHL Group and serves customers in more than 220 countries and territories. DHL manages road, air, ocean and parcel networks, as well as warehousing, customs support and technology-enabled supply-chain solutions. In Ireland, the company supports businesses across sectors including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, technology and consumer goods. Its operations depend on transport planners, warehouse teams, customer-service specialists, drivers, engineers and commercial professionals. DHL is known for its international reach, structured processes and focus on service quality, safety, sustainability and operational efficiency. Benefits and working arrangements vary by position, location and local employment terms.

Working in Ireland

Ireland offers opportunities in logistics, transport, technology, pharmaceuticals, finance, healthcare, manufacturing and customer operations. Dublin is the main employment centre, while Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford also have growing business communities. Irish culture is generally friendly, social and informal, with strong traditions in music, sport and community life. The lifestyle combines lively towns with accessible countryside, beaches and historic sites, although housing costs—especially in Dublin—can be high. Citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland can live and work without an employment permit. Non-EEA nationals normally need an appropriate employment permit and, where required, an entry visa; a General Employment Permit may apply to logistics roles, subject to eligibility and salary rules. Before relocating, check current requirements with Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and arrange accommodation, tax registration and healthcare access.