Warehouse Shipping Controller

Warehouse Shipping Controller

Location: Athlone, Ireland
Work Type: Onsite

Overview

Our client is seeking a Warehouse Shipping Controller to support warehouse and shipping operations within a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating shipping activities, managing transport requirements, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and supporting inventory and logistics processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day warehouse shipping function, including collections, deliveries, and storage management across internal and external warehouse locations.
• Manage transport requirements for shipments and collections in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare and maintain weekly shipping schedules and coordinate with external sterilization and logistics partners.
• Monitor and coordinate pre-sterile and post-sterile product shipments.
• Review sales and capital orders within ERP systems and coordinate shipment planning with internal departments.
• Manage picking and shipment of spare parts orders.
• Ensure all shipments are packaged, handled, and transported appropriately to prevent damage or deterioration.
• Complete inventory transactions accurately within inventory control systems.
• Ensure all shipping documentation is accurate, compliant, and aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with dangerous goods shipping legislation and associated training requirements.
• Ensure documentation and filing systems meet GDP and audit trail requirements.
• Maintain shipping and consolidation reports.
• Collaborate with Quality, Finance, Trade Compliance, and other departments to support shipping, invoicing, customs, and export documentation processes.
• Provide training and support to warehouse operatives where required.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, GDP, EHS, ISO, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and compliance initiatives across the warehouse and shipping function.
• Handle customer and internal stakeholder queries relating to shipments, transport services, and logistics processes.

Education

• Secondary level education or equivalent experience in a similar environment.
• Logistics qualification or related training is advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a high-volume warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience in shipping, customs, imports/exports, or dangerous goods legislation is advantageous.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing warehouse environment is beneficial.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good working knowledge of inventory control and material flow processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, or pallet trucks is beneficial (training can be provided).

Additional Information

• Candidates must be legally authorised to work in Ireland without sponsorship.
• Flexibility to meet business requirements is essential.
• The successful candidate will work within a highly regulated environment with a strong focus on quality, safety, and compliance.

Equal Opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.