Shipping Coordinator/ Shannon Co Clare
JO-2509-556634
Posted: 08/09/2025
- Negotiable
- Republic of Ireland, Shannon
- Full time
The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that Customer Orders & 3PL shipments are packed and shipped in accordance with the relevant shipping procedures and instructions. This position is based in Shannon, Co Clare.
Total responsibility for the following:
- Ensure that shipments are booked in advance with the correct forwarding agents.
- Ensure that all shipments are adequately packed to ensure that no damage is incurred during transit.
- This entails using correct pallet type for relevant destinations and additional packing requirements such as banding and strapping.
- Liaise with Customer Service and Logistics, making them aware of any issues which need to be resolved for upcoming shipments.
- Communicate and liaise with IT and Finance to resolve issues with the current ERP system and commercial shipments respectively.
- Oversee adherence to dangerous goods procedure when shipping hazardous goods.
- Ensure that shipment details and paperwork for customer orders are submitted to the relevant logistics agent in a timely fashion.
- Ensure shipments are loaded on to trailers/ containers in a secure and safe manner.
- Record relevant cargo details where necessary such as seal number and nominated agent acting on behalf of freight forwarder.
- Occasional extended hours may be required to meet shipping deadlines.
- Complete special projects and assignments as requested by manager
Performance will be measured on the following:
- Achieving the required OTIF performance (>98%)
- Developing and implementing continuous improvement processes
Internal and external audits. - Adherence and implementation of EHS systems
- Continuous improvements for ERP processes and documentation.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- 3+ years Supply Chain, Logistics, Shipping or similar Experience
- Recognized qualification in Logistics or Shipping desirable
- Health & Safety Experience or Qualification desired
- Forklift driving experience
- Significant experience using MRP/ERP systems.
- IATA certification in shipping hazardous goods or similar qualification/experience desirable
Weekly hours: Mon to Fri 7.30-4.00 and Fri 7.30-3.00
Gosia Bukowska
Principal Executive - Cork