Transport & Logistics Manager

Job Description

Our client, an international leader in the medical device industry is looking for an experienced Transport & Logistics Manager to join an operation in Westmeath for a permanent hybrid position.

Global Transport/Logistics Manager

The Global Logistics & Transport is responsible for planning transportation from the manufacturing site. This involves overseeing the delivery at each level from container bookings, port arrival, receipt at the 3PL warehouses and delivery at customer sites. The Transport & Logistics Manager will ensure demand and capacity are aligned and service levels are achieved. This is a end to end operational role, the Transport & Logistics Manager will oversee preferred partners for the business that supports the fulfilment of its' strategic objectives.

The Role:

• Responsible for ocean, road and rail freight operations.
• 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 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.
• 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:

• 5+ years experience in transport/Logistics capacity managing Med Device/ pharma operations.
• 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.

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