Logistics Co-Ordinator – 6 Month Contract

Abbey Quarter, Co. Kilkenny

Hybrid
Tirlán
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile
We have an exciting opportunity for an Logistics Co-Ordinator based in our collaborative hub in Abbey Quarter, Co. Kilkenny. This role will report to the Exports Manager and supports a Lead, Manager, and departmental peers by performing Logistics administration related activities. The role of Logistics Co-Ordinator will execute Logistics processes and any associated processes, which will include external requests, internal generation, and requests from government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with customers, suppliers, agents and Tirlán Staff.
• Manage S&OP/Forecasting Process Internally and communicate to External Vendors
• Manage the loading of rate cards in SAP and process payments
• Support the picking team lead and ultimately Exports Manager.
• Control, manage and maintain all exports and where appropriate import shipments.
• Process all Tirlán customer orders via the VL10G report within SAP and deliver to agreed Incoterms and customer instructions.
• Liaise with external parties to ensure loads are prepared and special instructions clearly communicated including Transport and Warehousing (Internal/3rd Party) ensuring loads dispatched on time and required delivery dates are achieved.
• Be knowledgeable of all product groups within the scope of the picking team.
• Be Flexible as the role may include other admin duties as required.
• Support the preparation of documents as required based on the country of destination import requirements.
• Liaise with Tirlán planning, quality, customer service or any other departments required to ensure product availability, product grading and credit availability.
• Be knowledgeable of SAP and all S&D specific requirements.
• Ensure all issues are escalated to the team lead.
• Be an effective agent in the 3M process, striving to implement and learn new Excellence processes/tools where appropriate to enhance the services and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or 1+ years’ experience in an Export/Logistics role or in a related environment.
• Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Results driven, performance capability in a fast-moving business environment
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office suite & a working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP process
• Strong Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel & a working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP process.
• Strong communications with multi-functional stakeholders, including customers
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well both as part of a team or independently.

We offer

• Hybrid working (flex Fridays)
• Free parking incl. EV charging
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Parenting room
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation