Shipping & Logistics administrator

We are recruiting for a, a prominent player in Ireland's manufacturing and meat-processing sector. As the Shipping and Logistics Administrator, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of the logistic processes, thereby contributing to the achievement of our targets and the delivery of top-notch products within designated timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Manage logistics, including assigning customer orders, loading orders, and liaising with production, dispatch, and sales teams.
• Optimize space and operations in blast freezer management, scheduling loads, attending meetings, and managing relationships with cold stores and hauliers.
• Handle documentation tasks such as providing accurate information to shipping agents, creating declarations, reviewing export documentation, and managing advanced shipping notices.
• Perform stock management duties, including preparing paperwork, tracking product returns, managing returns through dispatch, and handling trailer issues.
• Manage purchase orders by creating, pricing, receipting, and linking them with containers, and communicating breakdowns to hauliers.
• Set and review key performance indicators with the Site Manager, ensuring adherence to reporting deadlines, group policies, and procedures, and monitoring audit results.
• Desired skills/experience include previous logistics/shipping and administration experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in IT/MS Office Applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of motivation.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and excellent telephone communication ability are essential.

Skills/Experience:

• Previous logistics/shipping experience desired.
• Previous administration experience in a fast-paced environment desired.
• Proficiency in IT/MS Office Applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional telephone communication ability.

The Next Step for you:
Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Nuira Esmau from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on 019609773

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