Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Supply Planning & Logistics Manager required to manage 3 main warehouses and regional depots.  Galway.    Hybrid role. 
Key responsibility for end-to-end supply chain of all core and non-core product ensuring product availability, cost efficiency, and operational reliability. This includes ownership of multi-product inventory, warehousing (3 main warehouses and regional depots), fleet, premises, and all non-core procurement activities, while leading and embedding a strong health and safety culture across all areas of responsibility, ensuring full compliance and proactive risk management across teams, sites, and fleet operations.

I nventory & Stock Management

• Ensure optimal stock levels across all sites (availability vs working capital)
• Lead demand planning in line with sales forecasts and service schedules
• Reduce stock loss, obsolescence, and slow-moving inventory
• Implement robust stock control processes and cycle counts
• Own SKU rationalisation and standardisation where appropriate

Warehousing & Distribution

• Lead operations across 3 warehouses and regional depots
• Drive efficiency in goods-in, storage, picking, and dispatch
• Standardise processes across locations
• Ensure strong health & safety compliance

Fleet Management

• Oversee full lifecycle of fleet (acquisition, maintenance, utilisation, replacement)
• Ensure fleet availability aligns with service/delivery demand
• Manage contracts, leasing providers, and cost control
• Drive compliance (CVRT, tax, insurance, driver policies)
• Improve route efficiency and vehicle utilisation
• Lead and embed a strong health & safety culture across all fleet operations, including driver behaviour, vehicle safety standards, incident prevention, and compliance with road and workplace safety legislation

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships (equipment, consumables, logistics providers)
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and service levels
• Ensure supplier performance tracking and continuity planning
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without impacting service

Premises Management

• Oversee warehouse and depot infrastructure
• Ensure facilities are fit-for-purpose, safe, and compliant
• Manage maintenance schedules and vendor contracts
• Support expansion or consolidation initiatives

Continuous Improvement & Systems

• Identify and deliver process improvements (lean, efficiency gains)
• Drive digitalisation (ERP optimisation, stock visibility, tracking)
• Introduce KPIs and reporting dashboards
• Lead or support transformation projects (e.g. depot optimisation, fleet strategy)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Operations (service/delivery planning, Sales (demand forecasting, promotions impact), Finance (inventory value, cost control) and Customer Care (service reliability issues)
• Align supply chain to business growth and customer expectations

Requirements:

• Proven experience in multi-site supply chain/logistics leadership
• Strong inventory management in a field-service or asset-heavy environment
• Fleet management experience
• Experience in both operational and strategic roles
• Commercial awareness
• Strong stakeholder management across functions

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact  Noeleen Stewart.
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