Dispatch Team Lead

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

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Despatch Team Lead
Dublin
£competitive plus benefits

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose 
Join us and you will oversee daily despatch operations, ensuring timely and efficient order fulfilment. This will involve managing the order book, allocating orders for picking, planning loads, and coordinating deliveries with various stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities 
•    Review the order book daily to ensure all orders are properly logged and any new orders are added.
•    Prioritise orders based on customer demand and delivery schedules.
•    Plan & help with dispatch loads, ensuring efficient use of vehicles/space.
•    Proactively coordinate with suppliers/clients to ensure timely and accurate shipments.
•    Update & maintain monthly KPIs to ensure despatch goals/performance metrics are met.
•    Motivate & develop your team.
•    Work safely & comply with legal & company regulations.

Job Requirements 
•    Solid experience in a despatch, logistics or supply chain role.
•    Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.
•    Knowledge of SAP and other logistics or warehouse management systems.
•    Proficient use of MS Office.  
•    Strong analytical skills required
•    Ability to prioritise tasks, plan & allocate resources effectively.
•    Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally & in writing

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Excellent communication, problem solving & interpersonal skills.
•    Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
•    Familiar with transport management systems.
•    Numerate & a proficient Excel user.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel 
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
•    Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
•    20 days holidays plus Good Friday (excluding bank holidays).
•    Income protection.
•    Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
•    Employee Assistance Programme.
•    Company pension.
•    Product discounts.

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.  Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. 

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 44086