EZ Living Furniture, founded in Galway in 1998, is Ireland’s largest independent furniture retailer with over 350 employees, offering a full online shopping experience and nationwide delivery.
Position
Assistant Warehouse Manager – Galway based
Responsibilities
* Hands‑on role overseeing daily warehouse operations.
* Ensure all direct reports execute their roles and responsibilities.
* Floor supervision of staff involved in movement of goods, including training and performance management.
* Manage stock movements in, out, and within the warehouse.
* Liaise with operations on container bookings, barcode printing, and container lists.
* Ensure safe and accurate picking of orders and loading of vans/trucks.
* Analyze warehouse layout to maximise effective loading and unloading.
* Provide cover for Warehouse Manager as needed.
* Coordinate store deliveries via in‑house drivers.
* Handle e‑commerce/web deliveries via courier drivers.
* Act as main point of contact for picking, unloading, or delivery issues, liaising with operations and Logistics Manager.
* Assist with picking and prepping for shipping as required.
* Ensure preventative maintenance of all warehouse machinery.
Skills & Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years in a similar logistics or warehouse role.
* Exceptional administrative, communication, and reporting skills.
* Excellent problem‑solving and people skills.
* Self‑motivated, ambitious, and able to thrive in a busy environment.
* Flexible, adaptable, and able to work with a team.
* Retail experience is an advantage.
* Knowledge of advanced data analytics and visualization tools is desirable.
Benefits
* Growth culture with opportunities for career development.
* Fast‑paced, high‑energy work environment.
* Culture of promoting from within.
* Generous staff discounts.
* Pension scheme.
* Bonus scheme.
* Educational support scheme.
* Corporate health‑care rates.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Wellbeing initiatives (e.g., Bike‑to‑Work).
* Career development opportunities and dedicated training resources.
* 23 days holiday per year.
* Travel savings initiatives.
* Annual Christmas party and social events.
* Community and charitable sponsorships.
Location: Galway, County Galway, Ireland
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