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.
Experience and Qualifications:
* 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Wellness program
* Work from home
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Flexitime
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Performance bonus
* Yearly bonus
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