Global Transport Specialist, Drogheda

Our client, a national leader in the FMCG industry, is looking for a Global Freight Specialist to join an expanding operation in Louth for a permanent position. The Role:

• Responsible for ocean, road, and rail freight procurement.
• Ability to file import and export clearance.
• Ability to create tenders (Request for proposal, request for quotation, and contract award).
• Effective planning & scheduling of containers.
• Issue forecasts to transport and 3PL warehouse partners of container loads.
• Support the preparation and gathering of information for any reports or documentation that is to be shared with key stakeholders to help deliver great service at the best possible costs.
• Analyse freight costs for accuracy.
• Ensure export documentation is compliant with customs requirements and regulations.
• Liase with 3PL Distribution centres in the event of issue resolution on inbound loads or additional capacity required.
• Validate customer vendor manuals and ensure that freight solution complies with requirements on packaging, labelling, lead-time, etc.
• Support Business Transportation planning and ERP implementation project.
• Ensure exceptional performance levels on site across all areas of the operation including, but not restricted to, goods in, processing, inventory control, fulfilment, picking, imaging, dispatch, and returns.
• This is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change and amendment. As this role will be part of a dynamic and growing team, there will be times when the Transport Planner will support peers during absences.

• 3+ years experience in transport/logistics capacity managing FMCG/pharma operation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and superior time management skills.
• Extensive experience working with transport providers.
• Experience with customs import/export procedures and shipments overseas and exports documentation compliance.
• Experienced with incoterms.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program
• Work from home

• 8 hour shift
• Flexitime
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus