Transport Operational Support

Musgrave is one of Europe's most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work and in return we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive. We have an opportunity for a Transport Daytime Operations Support to join our team.

Based in Musgrave Blanchardstown however you may be required to travel across various locations in Dublin. The role will plan, direct and coordinate the smooth efficient running of the day-to-day transport operation activities and lead the Transport team members by giving direction and monitoring performance to ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively, providing a quality service to stores.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

• Shift times rotate weekly, predominantly ranging from 6am - 8pm
• night shift will also be required on an ad-hoc basis as part of this role.

What you'll be doing:

Responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to).

• motivate, continually develop and manage the driver team by working in a harmonious atmosphere
• Create driver rosters while liaising with agency companies to ensure operational needs are fulfilled
• Organise and plan the day-to-day transport operation.
• Ensure company compliance is maintained in line with transport legislation and procedures e.g. tachograph, Digi card, fleet management and Good Distribution Practice.
• Ensure the safety, health and welfare at work of your employees by managing H&S transport processes & procedures with drivers
• Respond to customer queries while liasing with telesales and sales reps (ServiceNow knowledge beneficial)
• Respond to driver queries while liasing with both the transport and warehouse management teams
• Liaise with all stakeholders internal and external to manage and maintain a flexible team-based approach.
• Complete transport performance KPIs weekly
• Plan recoveries for stock & cages
• Maintain all vehicle compliance logs

What we're looking for: Experience, Skills and Education

Min of 3 years + experience in a national logistics business which has multiple weekly deliveries, including transport scheduling experience.

Experience of Transport operations.

Knowledge of distribution operations including specific processes such as H&S and HACCP.

Strong degree of PC literacy with an emphasis on accuracy - knowledge of spreadsheets/databases are essential, as well as a strong working knowledge of the Microsoft suite.

Excellent communication, people management and customer service skills.

Good organizational, administration and problem-solving skills in a fast-moving environment.

A willingness to support the business and transport unit by living the Musgrave values.

Educated to leaving certificatestandard or equivalent passes at grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.

Driving Licence.

Able to travel and cover in different sites.

NVQ Level 3 Candidates must tailor and clearly demonstrate on their CV how they meet requirements of the role to be shortlisted.

1 years + experience in working with a large team in a fast-moving customer orientated transport operation.

Knowledge of driver hours, tachographs and transport procedures.

knowledge of budgets and compilation and presentation of KPIs.

Analytical experience in interpreting data presented.

Knowledge of BCP, ServiceNow and any transport planning system

What we offer:

• Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
• Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
• Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer.

We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.