Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Description
The company is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to oversee the transportation and delivery function across a multi-site network, ensuring seamless distribution of goods to a large retail client base.
This is a critical leadership position responsible for analysing delivery routes, implementing improvements to maximise efficiency, and leveraging logistics and route planning systems to reduce mileage, fuel usage, and emissions.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Irish and UK transport regulations and compliance practices, as well as commercially astute skills with a track record of managing budgets and reducing operational costs.
Main Responsibilities:
* Team & Driver Leadership: Lead and support a team of professional drivers and logistics staff.
* Route Planning & Optimisation: Analyse delivery routes and implement improvements to maximise efficiency.
* Fleet Oversight: Manage a modern fleet of commercial vehicles, ensuring operational reliability.
* Operational Performance: Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, vehicle utilisation, and cost efficiency.
* Customer-Focused Delivery: Ensure accurate and timely fulfilment of all outbound deliveries.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in a transport or logistics management role.
* Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-moving distribution environment.
* Deep understanding of Irish and UK transport regulations and compliance practices.
* Commercially astute with a track record of managing budgets and reducing operational costs.