Job description

We have a challenging an exciting new position opening as our Logistics Manager. As the Logistics Manager you will encourage and develop the team, this role will focus on managing and organising all aspects of the transport operation encompassing all tasks from when the order is placed with our sales team to when the orders are delivered to our customers. This is a customer focused business, and the ideal candidate needs to be a motivated and customer focused individual with the ability to work on their own initiative with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that transport operations meet legal and customer compliance requirements. (RSA, NERA, Legal compliance, site risk assessments etc.)
• Implementation of an effective and timely communications with all principal stakeholders both internal and external to maximise positive relations and customer satisfaction
• Build the capability of the transport team to lead and drive continuous Improvement in line with strategic goals and objectives of the business.
• Keep accurate live logs of all work activity and employee issues
• Validate compliance with National and International Road haulage regulations.
• Drive the Health & Safety culture in the team.
• Build and Improve customer service approach within the team.
• Develop a balanced approach to driving performance within the team, review and develop KPI’s.
• Develop and create team-based structure within the transport department and other departments within the business.
• Lead and motivate all employees by managing and monitoring all employee matters such as job objectives, appraisals and reviews to best practice and agreed standards.
• Be responsible for the efficient and cost-effective operation of the fleet.
• Support and the lead the team to review and improve existing processes, ways of working
• Support the development of our driver training program
• Complete a monthly summary report of the transport departments performance and issue to the Senior Management team.
• Close monitoring of economic and environmental conditions to understand and react to risks and opportunities that may impact service or costs.
• Experience with Route and driver roster planning to drive efficiencies while meeting customer requirements and Complexity

Competencies

• Strong track record of team leadership and development
• Haulage and logistics procurement experience essential
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good knowledge of the transport industry
• Team-worker
• Facilitator/Problem solver
• Leader/Motivator of others
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A positive and flexible attitude
• Work well under pressure
• Aptitude to take ownership of improvement projects as required and to see them through to completion.
• 4+ year’s relevant experience.
• Strong communications (oral and written), influencing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels

Hours of work

• 45 hours per week
• Monday to Friday

Salary

Ranging from €48k - €60k depending on experience

About Asia Market

Asia Market is a family run business, established in 1981. It is one of Ireland’s largest importer, retailer, wholesaler and distributor of Asian food products. We operate two supermarkets; one in Drury Street in central Dublin and one at our Ballymount Distribution Centre. We stock over 5,000 lines of products and import over 350 containers a year. We supply to the majority of Asian restaurants, shops, caterers and take-away’s in Ireland. Customers can take advantage of our delivery service where products are delivered throughout the Republic of Ireland using our dedicated fleet of vehicles.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: €48,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Logistics: 5 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: One location

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