Logistics & Shipping Lead: Materials & Deliveries

Marsh Mackey; Leinster; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Car preferred

Job summary

Marsh Mackey is assisting a growing manufacturing plant in Meath, Ireland, in recruiting a Shipping & Logistics Co Ordinator. The role focuses on inbound/outbound logistics, pricing administration and accurate record-keeping, working with suppliers, hauliers and internal teams to keep goods moving smoothly.

Responsibilities include planning bookings, coordinating raw-material intake, reviewing schedules, and maintaining price lists and transport costs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, logistics or transport coordination.
• Experience arranging inbound/outbound and liaising with suppliers.
• Ability to request quotations and compare rates.
• Experience with stock intake would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Excel and logistics software.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Logistics and Transport Coordination
• Plan and book inbound collections and outbound deliveries in line with business requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers, hauliers, couriers, customers and internal teams to agree schedules and delivery arrangements.
• Confirm delivery windows, load details, vehicle requirements and site access information before transport is booked.
• Track collections and deliveries, provide timely updates and respond quickly to delays or changes.
• Investigate missed collections, shortages, damaged goods and delivery discrepancies, coordinating practical solutions.
• Review daily and weekly schedules, prioritising urgent requirements and making efficient use of available transport.
• Raw Materials and Stock Intake
• Arrange supplier deliveries and coordinate the intake of raw materials at the site.
• Confirm expected quantities, delivery dates and relevant purchase-order or reference details in advance.
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations colleagues to ensure suitable space and resources are available for incoming materials.
• Ensure delivery dockets, receiving records and supporting certificates are available and completed where required.
• Record materials received and promptly report shortages, damage or other discrepancies.
• Support accurate stock records and flag any supply issues that could affect planned operations or customer deliveries.
• Pricing and Cost Administration
• Request and compare freight, haulage and delivery quotations to support cost-effective transport decisions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date price lists, transport rates and supplier information.
• Confirm agreed rates and service details before bookings are finalised.
• Monitor transport costs and flag unexpected charges, pricing changes or cost variances to management.
• Prepare clear cost comparisons and pricing updates when required.
• Shipping Documentation and Administration
• Prepare and check transport bookings, delivery notes, dispatch documents, manifests and related paperwork.
• Maintain organised electronic and paper records for shipments, deliveries, raw-material intake and transport costs.
• Update logistics, stock-management or order systems accurately and promptly.
• Keep supplier, customer and haulier contact and service information current.
• Prepare regular updates on outstanding deliveries, lead times, transport costs and operational issues.

Skills

Logistics

Transport booking

Quotations

Supply chain

Excel

Communication

Documentation

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Stock management software

Job description

Marsh Mackey is assisting a growing manufacturing plant in Meath, Ireland, in recruiting a Shipping & Logistics Co Ordinator. The role focuses on inbound/outbound logistics, pricing administration and accurate record-keeping, working with suppliers, hauliers and internal teams to keep goods moving smoothly.

Responsibilities include planning bookings, coordinating raw-material intake, reviewing schedules, and maintaining price lists and transport costs.