Job description

Overview

The Supply Chain Co-Ordinator position is based in County Tipperary and reports directly to the Operations Manager. This role involves working within a growing, motivated team and collaborating with multiple departments including Planning, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, and Quality Control to ensure smooth operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Enter sales orders daily using internal software, with most orders received via electronic data interchange (EDI).
Verify and accurately process all order information.
Review, confirm, and enter customer orders handled through third-party logistics providers.
Coordinate collection schedules for both domestic and export shipments.
Optimize loading activities to achieve efficient unit distribution costs.
Oversee stock movements within third-party facilities across Ireland and Great Britain.
Communicate with customer distribution centers located in Ireland and Great Britain.
Manage day-to-day relationships with haulage and distribution partners.
Prepare Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs) for customers and third-party logistics warehouses.
Schedule daily product intake times with raw material suppliers across various sites.
Administer returnable packaging stock and its movements in coordination with Irish and European suppliers.
Control daily stock transfers between company sites and third-party stock locations to maintain cost-effective distribution.
Complete customs documentation, including Traces Export Health Certificates and IPAFFS declarations for shipments to Great Britain.
Coordinate with the Department of Agriculture to ensure timely and accurate signing of Export Health Certificates.
Participate in and present updates at daily internal planning and logistics meetings.
Oversee inbound and outbound logistics activities in close collaboration with the dispatch team, ensuring efficient shipment handling and truck movements between sites.
Respond to customer inquiries and ensure swift issue resolution.
Generate daily reports, carry out reconciliations, summarize findings, and distribute to relevant departments.
Identify and resolve shipment and inventory discrepancies promptly.

Qualifications and Skills

Industry experience with strong analytical skills is preferred.
Proficiency in IT, particularly advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to foster effective collaboration both internally and with external partners.
Strong organizational and planning capabilities to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
A third-level qualification is desirable but not mandatory.
At least three years of experience in a related role within supply chain, logistics, or operations support.