Supply Chain Specialist
Posted 5 days 6 hours ago by Harry Walsh Associates Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Job Description
The Supply Chain Specialist plays a central role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant movement of materials throughout the organisation's supply chain. This role oversees end to end logistics, procurement, inventory management and planning to maintain continuity of supply for both production operations and our customers.
This position requires strong organisational skills, problem solving ability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners. The role supports both day to day operational needs and wider continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop a detailed knowledge of the supply chain from sourcing raw material to final delivery to our customers.
- Coordinate all inbound and outbound transport activities, ensuring timely, compliant and cost effective delivery of materials and finished goods.
- Act as the primary operational contact for our logistics partners.
- Prepare and issue all required shipping, customs and export documentation for international transport.
- Work closely with Finance on invoice approvals, discrepancies, credit notes, and month end PO close out cycle.
- Monitor inventory levels, maintain accurate ERP master data and coordinate stock movements between sites and external storage facilities.
- Oversee returnable container tracking, ensuring timely returns and availability for operations.
- Support daily warehouse and dispatch planning, resolving operational issues to ensure orders are delivered on time.
- Contribute to supply chain planning by managing replenishment requirements, monitoring lead times, and aligning with production and customer demand.
- A minimum Ordinary Bachelor's Degree (NFQ Level 7) in Supply Chain Management or another related Business discipline is desirable.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant Supply Chain Management experience (Planning, Logistics etc.) is required.
- Experience working in a similar environment, an advantage.
- Knowledge of transportation regulations and limitations, including hazardous materials handling, desirable.
- ERP System competency is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proven experience problem-solving and implementing process improvements.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid visa/citizenship to work in Ireland.