Logistics & Transport Manager

RK110688
  • €50,000 - 60,000 per month
  • Galway, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Logistics & Transport Manager

* Individual Contributor position and not a People Management role


About Your New Employer

  • Join a leading distributor and manufacturer in the steel industry with a reputation for excellence and ongoing innovation.
  • Be part of a dynamic team that sources and distributes high-quality standard and specialised steels across Ireland and the UK.
  • Thrive in a company focused on operational innovation, delivering outstanding service to a wide range of industries

About Your New Job

  • As the Logistics & Transport Manager, you will lead and optimise all transport and logistics operations across multiple stock locations and supplier delivery channels.
  • You’ll be responsible for managing daily transport operations, including scheduling, routing, and fleet utilisation to ensure efficient and timely deliveries.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with transport providers, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance to meet business objectives.
  • Liaise closely with Production, Procurement, and Sales teams to ensure logistics are aligned with business and customer requirements.
  • Use data and KPIs to drive process optimisation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement within logistics.
  • Guarantee compliance with all transport regulations, health & safety standards, and industry best practices.

What Skills You Need

  • At least 5 years’ experience in logistics and/or transport management, ideally within manufacturing.
  • Proven ability to manage inbound and outbound logistics, contracts, and provider relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of transport regulations, compliance, and health & safety.
  • Competence with ERP systems and logistics/transport software.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with a solution-driven approach and continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary: €50,000 to €60,000
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • A pivotal role with direct influence on the organization's continued growth and success.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or get in touch to learn more about this position. If this role isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please reach out—we have multiple opportunities available in logistics and operations.

Ross Keyes Principal Recruitment Consultant, Life Sciences & Engineering

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Reasonable Accommodations

Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process.