Assistant Transport Manager

About EZ Living Furniture

Established in Galway since 1998, EZ Living Furniture is a family-owned Irish retailer with a nationwide reach and a comprehensive online shopping platform delivering throughout Ireland. We stand as Ireland's largest independent Furniture Retailer employing nearly 400 staff members.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opening for the role of Assistant Transport Manager within our Distribution Team, located at our Furniture Warehouse Facility in Carnmore, Galway. This role is vital to supporting operations in a fast-paced environment. Candidates interested in contributing their skills to our dynamic team are encouraged to apply with an up-to-date CV.

Key Duties

• Assist the Transport Manager in planning delivery routes and managing field capacity effectively.
• Support oversight and management of delivery personnel, including absence handling, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure the delivery teams operate at their highest efficiency levels.
• Evaluate existing delivery routes and recommend adjustments as needed, communicating these changes accordingly.
• Manage printing and distribution of all scheduling master sheets.
• Act as a liaison point for delivery-related issues, coordinating between operational units and customers as required.
• Prepare and distribute delivery and transfer documents to teams appropriately.
• Take responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance coordination of the delivery fleet, collaborating with the Transport Manager.
• Oversee tracking system monitoring and reporting (Vanguarder), analyze tracking data for performance feedback, and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations, including RSA standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a comparable supervisory or transport role with personnel management responsibility.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational aptitude and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with database management.
• Experienced mentor committed to developing team members.
• In-depth knowledge of workplace Health and Safety legislation, including conducting toolbox talks.
• Collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Competent in reporting and data-driven decision-making.
• Analytically and numerically oriented.

Benefits and Culture

• Up to 23 days of annual leave.
• Engaging, fast-paced, and high-energy work environment.
• Culture focused on internal development and promotion.
• Generous employee discounts on products.
• Company pension scheme.
• Bonus program.
• Educational support initiatives.
• Discounted corporate healthcare plans.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellness programs including a Bike to Work scheme.
• Free annual flu vaccination.
• Opportunities for career advancement and continuous professional development with dedicated training resources.