Logistics Associate

Graduate Programme 2024 – Logistics Associate 
Abbey Quarter, Co. Kilkenny 

Tirlán 
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. 
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile
Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our team as an Logistics Associate in our Abbey Quarter headquarters. This role will report to Domestic Transport & Optimisation Manager.

Responsibilities
•    To work closely with the transport operations team on a daily basis in the delivery of efficient service to our internal and external customers
•    To identify process improvements with the daily operations to help drive efficiencies for internal and external stakeholders
•    Bring in new ways of thinking and ideas using knowledge and experience from your relevant studies
•    To work as a member of the wider logistics team, undertaking delegated tasks and responsibilities in line with the emerging needs and operational requirements of the service.
•    Support the management and delivery of key strategic priority projects for the Logistics team and lead your own improvement projects from start to finish
•    Integrate learnings between the individual Logistics functions to drive improvements across the wider logistic function.

Requirements
•    High academic record to date and expected minimum of a 2.2 honours degree
•    Record of high achievement and delivery
•    Strong problem solving skills
•    Proven self-starter with the drive and desire to succeed
•    Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
•    Excellent leadership and communication skills

About us 
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. 
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation