The Supply Chain Graduate will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and join an expanding and motivated team in Oakpark, Cahir. The Supply Chain Graduate will play a central role in the operations department and will also interact with other departments in the company (including Planning, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, and Quality Control).
Main Duties:
- Sales order inputting onto our software system daily (majority of orders received via EDI). Ensure this information is accurate and correct.
- Reviewing, confirming, and inputting all customer orders serviced from third party logistic locations.
- Co-ordinating collection times for both domestic and export loads.
- Load optimisation to deliver optimum unit cost of distribution for the business.
- Managing stock movements in third party locations in both Ireland & Great Britain.
- Liaising with customer distribution centres in both Ireland & Great Britain.
- Day to day administration of our haulage and distribution partners.
- Completing Advance Shipping Notices (ASN) for customers and third-party logistic locations.
- Arranging daily product intake times with raw material suppliers to both our sites (Cahir & Clonmel).
- Managing returnable packaging stock and movements with our Irish & European supplier base.
- Managing daily stock movements between our sites and a third-party stock location to ensure an optimum cost of distribution.
- Completing customs declaration, Traces Export Health Certificate, and IPAFFS declaration for each load going to Great Britain.
- Liaising with the Department of Agriculture to ensure EHC’s are correct and signed off in a timely manner.
- Attending and presentation at daily internal planning & logistics meetings.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics – work closely with the despatch team daily to ensure shipping happens in a timely and efficient manner. This includes movement of trucks between our own sites.
- Answering customer queries and follow up to ensure any matters are resolved.
- Run daily reports, reconcile, summarise and share with the relevant departments.
- Addressing and resolving shipment and inventory issues.
Requirements:
- Industry experience would be an advantage.
- Good understanding of IT software packages and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office - in particular Excel.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Third level qualification in Supply Chain or related discipline
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cahir, County Tipperary: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Work Location: In person
