Distribution and Logistics Administrator - Galway

Ezliving Furniture Limited; Galway; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in Galway is seeking a Distribution and Logistics Administrator to support logistics and distribution functions. This role involves coordinating deliveries, managing stock movement, and providing administrative support to the logistics team. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in logistics or customer service and possess strong administrative skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. The company offers a dynamic work environment, staff discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday per year

Generous staff discounts

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Educational support scheme

Discounted corporate rate health care

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Career development opportunities

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics, supply chain, or customer service is essential.
• Strong administrative skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to all Logistics Managers and the logistics team.
• Coordinate deliveries with internal teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Manage records of shipments, stock transfers, and delivery schedules.
• Track and update delivery timelines for customers and stores.
• Resolve logistics and delivery issues efficiently.
• Generate and analyse reports on performance and accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement within the logistics function.

Skills

Logistics experience

Customer service skills

Administrative skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Company

EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest independent Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 350 people.

The Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join EZ Living Furniture as a Distribution and Logistics Administrator. In this role you will play a vital role in supporting the logistics and distribution functions by ensuring the efficient coordination of deliveries, stock movement, and supply chain administration. This role is essential to maintaining the smooth flow of goods from suppliers to our warehouses and stores, and ultimately to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to all Logistics Managers and wider logistics team.
• Liaise with Transport, Warehouse & Customer Service Managers and internal teams to coordinate deliveries.
• Manage and maintain accurate records of shipments, stock transfers, and delivery schedules.
• Track and update delivery timelines, ensuring customers and stores are informed of delivery statuses.
• Assist in resolving logistics and delivery issues promptly and efficiently.
• Generate and analyse reports on delivery performance, stock accuracy, and logistics KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the logistics function to enhance efficiency and service levels.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a logistics, supply chain, or a customer service and administrative role is essential.
• Strong administrative skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP systems is advantageous.

WHY JOIN US

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• Up to 23 days holiday per year
• Fun, fast paced & high energy work environment
• Culture of developing and promoting from within the company
• Our Generous staff discounts
• Our pension scheme
• Our Bonus Scheme
• Our Educational Support Scheme
• Our Discounted corporate rate health care
• Our free Employee Assistance Programme
• Our wellbeing initiatives like our Bike to work scheme
• Free Flu vaccination
• Career Development Opportunities
• Continuous professional development with dedicated training resources