The Supply Chain Co-Ordinator will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and join an expanding and motivated team in Oakpark, Cahir. The Supply Chain Co-Ordinator will play a central role in the operations department and will also interact with other departments in the company (including Planning, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, and Quality Control).
Main Duties:
* Sales order inputting onto our software system daily (majority of orders received via EDI). Ensure this information is accurate and correct.
* Reviewing, confirming, and inputting all customer orders serviced from third party logistic locations.
* Co-ordinating collection times for both domestic and export loads.
* Load optimisation to deliver optimum unit cost of distribution for the business.
* Managing stock movements in third party locations in both Ireland & Great Britain.
* Liaising with customer distribution centres in both Ireland & Great Britain.
* Day to day management of our haulage and distribution partners.
* Completing Advance Shipping Notices (ASN) for customers and third-party logistic locations.
* Arranging daily product intake times with raw material suppliers to both our sites (Cahir & Clonmel).
* Managing returnable packaging stock and movements with our Irish & European supplier base.
* Managing daily stock movements between our sites and a third-party stock location to ensure an optimum cost of distribution.
* Completing customs declaration, Traces Export Health Certificate, and IPAFFS declaration for each load going to Great Britain.
* Liaising with the Department of Agriculture to ensure EHC's are correct and signed off in a timely manner.
* Attending and presentation at daily internal planning & logistics meetings.
* Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics – work closely with the despatch team daily to ensure shipping happens in a timely and efficient manner. This includes movement of trucks between our own sites.
* Answering customer queries and follow up to ensure any matters are resolved.
* Run daily reports, reconcile, summarise and share with the relevant departments.
* Addressing and resolving shipment and inventory issues.
Requirements:
* Industry experience and strong analytical skills would be an advantage.
* Good understanding of IT software packages and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office - in particular Excel
* Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
* Strong planning and organisational skills.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Third level qualification an advantage but not essential.
* 3+ years in a similar role.