Tasks & Responsibilities
This role will involve successfully and efficiently co-ordinating the day-to-day External Yard Operations & Logistics in WBC Civils Ballymakenny Road Branch. This will include Managing External Yard Team, Logistics and Stock Control forthe Division.
Key Duties
Transportation & Logistics
* You will have responsibility for all transport planning, efficiently planning deliveries, whilst ensuring am on time service.
* Work with the Sales and Yard team to load and dispatch the correct goods to our customers efficiently and safely.
* Build and own relationships with External transportation partners.
* Ensure that we are fully compliant with all RSA requirements and that all vehicles are kept compliant with RSA standards.
* Manage delivery drivers and schedule correct maintenance of company vehicles.
* Co-ordinate with Import partners bringing in containers of goods from various countries.
* Co-ordinate Inter Branch Transfers with other WBC Group Branches
* Assist team Picking Orders and loading and offloading
Yard Staff Management
* You will co-ordinate all external yard operatives to ensure orders are picked and packed quickly, efficiently and accurately.
* Manage Yard staff queries and annual leave requests
* Create and implement SOPs for Yard team to reduce stock and picking errors.
* Ensure all Yard staff have their assigned locations tidy, mapped and labelled correctly and clearly.
Goods In
* You will work with the Yard team in co-ordinating incoming deliveries ensuring they are for the correct branch.
* Locate all correct documentation for incoming goods and accurately receipt into the ERP system.
* Work with Yard team to identify low stock and notify purchasing team
* Check off inward deliveries and report any discrepancies to the relevant suppliers.
* Ensure stock is moved to its correct storage location within 24hrs of receipt.
Stock
* Ensure all outbound orders are accurate as per delivery docket.
* Maintain accurate stock levels by implementing effective stock rotation, minimising damage, loss, and waste.
* Carry out regular stock checks and support monthly/quarterly stocktakes, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
* Monitor stock usage and report on fast-moving or slow-moving items to management, providing recommendations for re-ordering or clearance.
* Work closely with purchasing and sales teams to ensure sufficient stock levels are maintained to meet customer demand.
* Keep clear and up-to-date stock records using the company's stock control system.
* Identify and implement improvements in stock handling, layout, and storage to maximise efficiency and safety.
* Ensure all materials are clearly labelled and stored in appropriate locations for ease of access and accurate picking.
Key Skills
* Experience in Logistics and Transport
* Warehouse & Yard Management
* Forklift Licence
* Drivers Licence
* Stock Control
* Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills and ability to work with a wide range of both internal and external contacts.
* Strong attention to detail, commercially astute, analytical, and high degree of numeracy
* IT literate and able to work with Excel, PowerPoint, Fleet Management Systems etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Education:
* Leaving Certificate (required)
Experience:
* Similiar role: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person