Logistics Coordinator

Job Description – Logistics Coordinator

We are seeking an experienced, organised, committed, and enthusiastic Logistics Coordinator to join a client of ours.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Expertise in warehousing, inventory management, and freight forwarding
• A strong understanding of supply chain processes, including common challenges and effective solutions
• Quick critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in using computers, WMS software, and other technology for inventory management and communication
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain strong relationships
• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills
• Time-management and goal-setting capabilities
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Experience in tracking products and shipments across multiple channels
• Familiarity with regulations and ISO requirements as they apply to logistics
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Driving license and vehicle (location has limited public transport)

Duties & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for planning, organising, and executing logistics support activities, including:

• Stock management
• Order processing, fulfilment, and scheduling
• Shipment planning
• Expediting freight consignments to successful completion
• Updating transactions on our Warehouse Management System
• Accruing costs and pricing jobs

Further responsibilities include:

• Expediting the movement of goods and services to maximise value and minimise costs
• Coordinating the availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products
• Collaborating with other departments to meet customer requirements, seize sales opportunities, or minimise the impact of shortages
• Building and encouraging mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
• Setting goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and complete work effectively
• Making decisions and solving problems through data analysis, verification, and evaluation of results
• Supporting team activities by establishing priorities, scheduling and tracking assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring resources are available
• Communicating effectively with supervisors, peers, and subordinates, while developing and maintaining positive working relationships
• Implementing plans and schedules in line with our Quality Management and Health & Safety policies
• Protecting and controlling proprietary materials
• Understanding customers’ needs and taking action to ensure they are met
• Maintaining and developing strong business relationships with key customer personnel
• Monitoring and evaluating subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals and performance specifications, and liaising with service providers
• Coordinating with transportation providers to ensure prompt and efficient movement of shipments
• Responding to customer enquiries and directing them to the appropriate channels
• Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents for accuracy
• Making special shipping arrangements where required
• Tracking and resolving shipping errors
• Preparing bills and invoices
• Ensuring that all services meet required quality standards
• Developing and improving processes to make the supply chain more efficient and organised

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €35,000.00-€40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• DUBLIN 15, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Logistics Coordinating: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and own vehicle (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• DUBLIN 15, CO. Dublin (preferred)

Work Location: In person