Location: Cork City
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: €40k – €50k
About Our Client
Our client is a leading multinational in the FMCG sector, renowned for their high-quality products and global operations. They pride themselves on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a collaborative working environment. As part of their ongoing growth, they are seeking an experienced Shipping & Logistics Coordinator to join their dynamic team.
The Shipping & Logistics Coordinator will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and timely dispatch of goods across multiple markets. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong knowledge of logistics processes and SAP. The successful candidate will manage the shipping function, liaise with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with international transport regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the weekly shipping plan, ensuring the right resources are in place.
- Mentor, coach, and develop the shipping team to maintain high performance and technical proficiency.
- Build and maintain strong expertise in SAP Warehouse, Inventory Management, and Shipping modules.
- Work closely with Logistics, Production, Planning, Finance, QA, as well as international transport teams in Europe, China, and the USA.
- Prepare daily and weekly shipments of finished goods, ensuring all documentation (DG and non-DG) is complete and accurate.
- Manage shipments to 3rd party manufacturers, external test facilities, and Pleasant Grove (USA) while ensuring inventory integrity.
- Hold IMDG Air and Ocean certification and ensure full compliance with shipping regulations.
- Participate in daily and weekly operations planning meetings and customer shipping reviews.
- Ensure accuracy in paperwork and implement best-practice packing methodologies.
- Investigate and resolve inventory transaction errors promptly.
- Report weekly on shipping activities, including movements, cycle counts, and inventory value.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement process improvements.
- Manage the performance, objectives, and career development of direct reports where applicable.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in logistics, shipping, or supply chain at a team-lead or coordinator level.
- Degree or Diploma in Business, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing (desirable).
- Strong SAP experience, ideally in Warehouse, Inventory Management, and Shipping modules.
- IMDG Air and Ocean certification.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and geographies.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Experience in a fast-paced, international distribution environment is highly advantageous.
Why Join Our Client?
- Be part of a global leader in their industry.
- Opportunity to develop your career in logistics and supply chain management.
- Work within a supportive, high-performing team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package