Shipping Administrator | Navan

Irish Country Meats is the specialist sheepmeat division of ABP Food Group with operational locations in Camolin, Co. Wexford, Navan, Co. Meath and Liège, Belgium. The Group has established market positions in Ireland, U.K. and mainland Europe, servicing retail, foodservice, wholesale and manufacturing customers within our market range. A talented and committed workforce at Irish Country Meats is crucial to our ongoing success. In all areas of our business, we seek to employ people who are passionate about their area of expertise and who seek to deliver the highest standards.

The Role:

Irish Country Meats are seeking to appoint a Shipping and Transport Administrator based in Navan, Co Meath on a full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities will include:

· Processing export and domestic shipping documentation on a daily basis

· Managing internal and external cold store movements

· Liaising with account managers and haulage agents on logistical matters

· Setting high standards of customer service over the phone and across the counter

· Complete customs paperwork

· Holiday cover as required for evening shift shipping, documentation and various administrative functions.

· Comply with all relevant standard operating procedures.

The Candidate:

This role would suit someone with the following criteria:

· Ideally coming from a manufacturing, FMCG or logistics background

· Ideally have one years’ experience in a busy administration role and having either despatch or shipping experience would be an advantage, however not essential

· Strong communication skills as you will be liaising with a broad range of internal departments and service providers (finance, despatch, hauliers, cold stores, sales etc.)

· Have a flexible approach, an ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a dynamic admin/finance team

· Excellent attention to detail, be efficient, highly organised and ability to meet deadlines.

· Willingness to develop new skills and learn new roles if opportunities arise.

· Knowledge of Navision would be an advantage but not essential.

· French and/or German would be an advantage but not essential.

The remuneration package on offer will reflect the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate.

Working in Irish Country Meats:

We are committed to continually learning in order to create a high performing work environment where we improve on what we do and how we do it. We recognise that our employees are critical to our success and we are always interested in hearing from talented and committed people who wish to develop their career and can add to our pool of expertise across all professions and trades.

If you are interested in a career with a progressive, innovative Irish food company and if you feel that you have the experience and competencies consistent with the demands of this position, please forward your CV.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If we do not have any suitable vacancies currently available we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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