EMEA Freight Manager, Offaly
Logiskills
Offaly
Job Specification: International Manufacturing company with operations in Offally, now requires the additional support of a Freight Manager to join the Logistics team. The EMEA Freight Manager is primarily responsible for the day to day management of existing and future distribution activity, delivering logistics management activities and to ensure customer programmes are met in a timely manner. you will report into the EMEA Logistics Manager and will be a key member of the EMEA logistics unit. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop short and long-term strategies for all logistics service providers in your region. Monitor budget to reach the operational goals, and facilitate the collection and analysis of data to effectively measure and report performance. Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply. Consistently interact with regional key stakeholders and communicate changes. Negotiate commercial terms and contracts that are in compliance with existing internal and external regulations. Arrange for transport of cargo and agree rates where no tariffs exist, maximise cost effectiveness and ensure accounting deadlines are met. Contingency back up solutions in support of EMEA freight and 3PL business. Traffic control, consolidations and cost management of all freight. Document control, ensuring all shipping and freight documentation is 100% accurate. Proof of delivery management in support of customer service requirements. Communicating with carriers and customer service for all “spot rate” requirements. Summarising and interpreting reports for internal as well as external purposes. Minimum Requirements: Degree or equivalent in Materials / Freight Management or Logistics mandatory. Business studies a Plus. Multiple years’ experience in a regional transportation and logistics role with all modes of transport (Ocean, Air, LTL, FTL, etc. Knowledgeable regarding Customs and Trade Compliance mandatory. Strong knowledge of transportation market including supplier base, general industry information and cost drivers. Highly proficient in spoken and written English, other European languages beneficial. Demonstrates integrity in business relations and business acumen. Ability to work as part of a busy team and on your own initiative. Ability to work as part of international teams. Excellent experience with ERP, WMS and Freight Systems & MS Office. Terms: Permanent, full-time. Package: Negotiable Circa €55-€60,000 with an excellent package to inculde Healtchcare and. For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact Wesley Fitzgibbon on 01 8326330 / wesley@logiskills.ie. Please do not apply for this vacancy unless you meet the minimum pre-requisite requirements as our clients have instructed us that they do not wish to receive applications from candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements. If you wish to register your CV for general consideration we would be delighted to receive it on info@logiskills.ie. Logiskills are leading recruitment specialists for the manufacturing, freight & logistics industries. Roles we typically recruit for include; air, sea and road freight forwarding; warehouse; distribution; transport; logistics; supply chain; materials; purchasing; procurement; engineering; manufacturing; production; finance; accountant; customer service; admin; accounts; coordination; clerk; agent; supervisor; manager; management. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.
2598 days ago