The Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney is the home of the Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Drumshanbo Single Pot Still and Single Malt Irish Whiskey & Sausage Tree Pure Irish Vodka. The distillery started its whiskey distillation on 21st December 2014 that saw the revered tradition of distilling Irish Whiskey, return to the Western province of Connacht in over 101 years and never looked back.Company/Work location Overview:The distillery is located in the heart of rural Ireland in the village of Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Address: The Food Hub, Carricknabrack, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, N41 WR22.This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organisation with potential for advancement.Reports To:Distillery Operations ManagerWorks closely with:Bottling & Packaging ManagerProduction TeamFinance & AdministrationTransport & Logistics PartnersRole PurposeThe Warehouse & Purchasing Materials Manager is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the businesses warehouses and the efficiency of purchasing to meet production requirements.This includes end-to-end control of stock, raw materials, packaging and finished goods, ensuring the right materials are in the right place, at the right time, to support uninterrupted production and dispatch.This role is central to operational flow, acting as the link between production, warehousing, logistics and finance, while maintaining safe, organised, and audit-ready warehouse environments.Key Responsibilities:Warehouse & Stock ManagementWorld Class Purchasing to ensure production's needs are met efficientlyManage stock across on-site and off-site warehousesWarehouse & Stock ManagementMaintain and Manage:Raw materials stock levelsPackaging & dry goodsFinished goodsPlan and organise movement of stock between warehouses based on space, production needs and deliveriesEnsure warehouses are clean, organised, safe and compliant at all timesMaterials PurchasingWork closely with suppliers to ensure:World-class cost efficient purchasingForecast production requirements and ensure stock levels are maintainedRaw materials are in stock and delivered to production on timeEnsure materials are available on site ahead of production runsManage Stock Levels Across LocationsManage & Organise transport for:Collection of materials from off-site warehouses to production siteProtect production flow by proactively identifying and resolving material shortagesCoordinate finished product to load for outbound deliveries.Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth handover from production to dispatchHealth, Safety & ComplianceAct as a key point of contact for:Health & Safety Authority (HSA) inspectionsFire and intruder alarm systemsEnsure all warehouse operations meet health, safety and compliance standardsMaintain a safe working environment for all warehouse staff and visitorsSkills & ExperienceEssential:Experience in warehouse, stock control or logistics managementStrong organisational and planning skillsExperience working with ERP systems (SAP or similar)High attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities across different locationsStrong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyTakes ownership and pride in standardsTeam-focused with a strong sense of responsibilityComfortable working independently while supporting a wider teamDesirableExperience in FMCG, food & drink, or manufacturing environmentsKnowledge of batch tracking and traceabilityExperience preparing for audits or inspectionsPersonal AttributesCalm, reliable and methodicalProactive problem-solverTakes ownership and pride in standardsTeam-focused with a strong sense of responsibilityComfortable working independently while supporting a wider teamSuccess in This Role Looks LikeProduction never stops due to missing materialsStock levels are accurate, visible and trustedWarehouses are clean, organised and audit-readyDeliveries leave on time, correctly labelled and documentedFinance and operations have confidence in SAP dataThe operation runs smoothly — even when under pressureCompetitive Salary Depending on ExperienceJob Types: Full-time, PermanentExpected hours: 37.5 per weekBenefits:Company eventsEmployee discountOn-site parkingAbility to commute/relocate:Leitrim, County Leitrim: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Work authorisation:Ireland (preferred)Work Location: In person