The Job:
Join a global leader in medical technology, headquartered in Dublin, as a Logistics Administrator. In this pivotal role, you’ll help shape the backbone of the company’s logistics cost management—combining your analytical expertise with hands-on experience across freight forwarding and data systems. This 12-month contract offers a hybrid working model and the chance to collaborate with international teams across a dynamic logistics portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for rate structure systems across the Global Logistics Portfolio.
* Analyze supplier quotations and manage price components for transportation (Courier, Express Road, Air, Ocean, Rail) and contract logistics services.
* Monitor and administer the duration and renewal of rate agreements with logistics suppliers.
* Manage incoming invoices (PDF, CSV), validate their structure and data alignment, and ensure accurate charge codes and formatting. Re-upload and reconcile as required.
* Investigate invoice mismatches and communicate directly with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to resolve issues.
* Ensure timely invoice receipt each month and coordinate follow-ups with providers.
* Record and process market-driven pricing for transportation services using internal ticketing and IT systems.
* Build insightful analytics dashboards to track performance metrics like invoice timeliness and currency fluctuations, in collaboration with management.
* Lead onboarding sessions and training for new service providers, ensuring a smooth integration into existing workflows.
* Carry out ad-hoc quantitative analysis leveraging visual tools, algorithm development, and machine learning where applicable.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred, with several years of relevant experience.
* Solid background in freight forwarding and logistics operations, complemented by strong analytical skills.
* Advantageous: education in accounting with a focus on freight costs and logistics finance.
* Deep understanding of rate structures and daily freight operations to inform settlement processes.
* Experienced in managing master data for rate management using logistics cost tools or similar systems.
* Skilled in Excel; familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or comparable platforms is a plus.
* Fluent in English (spoken and written).
* Prior experience with SAP freight invoice approvals and third-party freight auditing is essential.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contactEoghan Dalton
eoghan.dalton@collinsmcnicholas.ie
0906478108
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