Logistics Coordinator - Dunboyne, Co. Meath

Paving and Walling - Dunboyne, Co. MeathWant to Build your Career? Kilsaran are looking for talented individuals to join our logistics team as a Logistics Coordinator. We have an exciting opportunity for candidates who are motivated, passionate, and driven to help us meet future challenges. The position is based at our HQ in Dunboyne, Co.Meath and will provide the right candidates with a clear pathway to build a career within Kilsaran.The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing effective transport and delivery schedules. You will liaise with Production, Drivers and Customers in order to ensure timelines are being met and advise of any delays. As a Logistics Coordinator you will be given the opportunity to learn via a blend of practical and personal development experiences such as:On the Job learning focused on Kilsaran processes and activities that you will experience and actively participate in.Tailored learning though internal or external resourcesResponsibilities:Plan the most effective daily transport and delivery schedules.Process orders received via telephone, email, fax, face-to-face or via Sales Team.Prepare delivery dockets, schedule and allocate drivers to deliveries.Responsible for the delivery of the right products and quantity of material to customer.Ensure all customer orders are delivered within agreed time-frame.Maintain daily shipping records.Prepare and maintain all relevant paper-work for payment transactions.Ensure on-going effective communication with drivers, customers, production and sales.Understand and achieve specific targets regarding utilisation of trucks, costs and empty journeys.Manage instructions to drivers with regards to their working hours, breaks and rest periods.And the skills we need from you:Strong knowledge of systems/detailed administration.You should have a flair for prioritising, scheduling, and logical thinkingYou should have fantastic communication skills both written and verbal.Experience working in a Dispatch Office or a customer service environment is a bonusYou'll also need the confidence to highlight issues or process improvements to ensure we continue to provide the best possible service to our customers.What You Get:Kilsaran is an organization that believes that our people are our greatest strength, and our success is down to the dedication and enthusiasm of our team. As such, we have dedicated benefits structures to reward our team. The benefits on offer for this position are as follows:Competitive hourly rateAnnual Attendance BonusOvertime PayTwenty-one Days Annual LeaveAdditional Benefits:Sick PayConstruction Workers Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle-to-work schemeFurther education/training and development supportCareer progression opportunitiesHiring Process Upon Application:Telephone Screening1 round interview processOffer Letter to Successful candidate