Advertised through Logiskills Recruitment

Freight Operations Executive.

Thomastown, Kilkenny · Full time · €33,000 - €37,000 per year

About this role

Title: Freight Operations Executive

Location: Kilkenny

Package: €32,000-€38,000 DOE

Type: Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid after probation

Support day-to-day European freight operations, coordinating shipments, carriers, and customer updates. Ideal for organised, detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment.

This role will require access to a vehicle to commute to the office location. Following a successful probation period, there will be an option to move into a hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities

  • Arrange and track international shipments by road and sea
  • Liaise with carriers, warehouses, and distribution partners
  • Maintain accurate shipment records and input data into systems
  • Provide timely updates to customers and assist with basic queries
  • Support quotes, rate requests, and costing as needed

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in freight or logistics operations, including groupage and full load shipments.
  • Strong track record of customer liaison and attending operational or sales meetings.
  • Experience using freight systems, CRM, or ERP platforms to manage shipments and documentation.
  • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of European road and sea freight procedures, Incoterms, and basic costing/invoicing

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity or others in the market, please contact Nicola Murphy.

IAC-Oct26

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