Freight Coordinator

Job Title: Freight Coordinator

Location: Fox & Geese Bottling Site, Dublin 22.

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

About Irish Distillers

Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard company, is a producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys and Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits. Irish Distillers is part of Pernod Ricard’s Aged Spirits and Champagne business, a division which brings together an exceptional and prestigious portfolio of whisk(e)y, cognac and champagne brands. Led by Jameson, our Irish whiskeys are driving the success of the category globally. Jameson, crafted for smoothness at the Midleton Distillery, is the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey, a top 3 international whiskey brand and a top 10 international spirits brand*. Our Midleton Distillery whiskeys are exported to 130+ markets around the world. We employ over 800 people across our operations in Cork, Dublin and Northern Ireland.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Freight Coordinator to join our Bottling Operations team in Dublin 22.

Reporting to the International Freight Supply Manager, you will coordinate international freight movements across air, ocean and road transport. You will work closely with freight forwarders, carriers and internal teams to support freight operations, billing, pricing, transit performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate international freight shipments across air, ocean and road transportation.
• Work with freight forwarders, carriers and logistics partners to support timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Manage and maintain freight billing, pricing and reconciliation activities.
• Update freight pricing and process freight vouchers within Blue Yonder TMS (BY TMS).
• Support freight-related financial processing, including purchase orders, accruals and reconciliation with SAP ERP.
• Investigate and resolve freight billing queries, disputed charges, rejected invoices and discrepancies.
• Monitor accessorial charges including demurrage, detention and quay rent.
• Coordinate ad hoc and expedited shipments and obtain competitive spot freight rates.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve transportation issues and supply chain bottlenecks.
• Track carrier performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs, including transit times and on-time delivery.
• Analyse freight and transit performance data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare freight reports, dashboards and commentary using Excel and Power BI.
• Lead regular performance reviews with carriers and key stakeholders.
• Support S&OP reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) by preparing data, slides and carrier scorecards.
• Manage freight claims relating to lost, damaged or short-delivered goods.
• Liaise with carriers, warehouses, customers and insurance providers to investigate and resolve freight claims.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for recurring transportation issues.
• Maintain and improve freight SOPs, processes and ways of working.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and cost optimisation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, Customer Service and Supply Chain teams.
• Support Irish Distillers and Pernod Ricard supply chain projects and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

• 2+ years' experience in freight coordination, logistics, transportation or international shipping.
• Strong knowledge of international freight, freight forwarding and carrier management.
• Experience with freight billing, freight pricing and cost reconciliation.
• Experience working with ERP, TMS or logistics management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Experience with SAP ERP and/or Blue Yonder TMS (BY TMS).
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, customs documentation and international trade compliance.
• Understanding of freight cost structures, SLAs and carrier performance management.

Key Competencies

• Freight & Logistics Coordination
• International Shipping
• Carrier & Vendor Management
• Freight Billing & Pricing
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Cost Optimisation
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Negotiation
• Planning & Prioritisation

What we offer

We understand our people are our special ingredient and at different points, employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives. Our benefits, perks and programmes look to support your employee journey. We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our shared success. Some of offerings include;

• Hybrid working; A blended working arrangement of up to 2 days a week working from where you work best
• Profit share; - An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company’s success.
• Allowance; an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
• People Development: We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
• Family leave: fully paid maternity, parent and paternity leave, allowing you spend precious time with your new family member
• Parental Support: Our ‘Reconnect’ programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach, a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents
• Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme “THRIVE” supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind
• Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice

At Irish Distillers, we know that great spirits are crafted by blending unique ingredients, and we believe the same is true for people. We actively  welcome individuals from all walks of life, and warmly welcome those with diverse religious backgrounds, ethnicities , members of the Irish Travelling community, genders, abilities, and identities. It’s the mix of our experiences, voices, and cultures that gives us our true character.”

Learn more about working with Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard Company – www.irishdistillers.ie/careers

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