Logistics Manager
Job in
Newry, County Down, BT34, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-01-30
Listing for:
KukoonRugs.com VAT Reg No
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Dispatcher, Transportation Logistics, Transportation Manager, Freight
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Hey! We’re Kukoon, and we don’t just sell rugs; we design, curate, and deliver interiors with personality. We move fast, we care deeply about quality and detail, and we believe in giving our people room to grow, challenge, improve, and have fun while doing it.
We’re growing our team and are recruiting a Logistics Manager.
Responsibilities Logistics & Order Execution- Own the day-to-day execution of logistics across both inbound and outbound flows, ensuring products move smoothly from supplier to warehouse and onward to customers, on time and in full.
- Track orders and shipments closely, following up on ETAs, documentation, and key milestones to avoid delays or surprises.
- Identify and resolve logistics issues before they impact stock availability, warehouse operations, or customer deliveries.
- Manage inbound freight from our international suppliers, working closely with freight forwarders and logistics partners.
- Coordinate sea, road, and courier shipments, optimising routes, transit times, and freight costs.
- Monitor freight spend and logistics costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising service.
- Establish, monitor, and manage SLAs with courier and logistics partners, holding them accountable to agreed service levels and performance standards.
- Proactively manage and resolve service issues with couriers, including missed SLAs, delays, or performance concerns, ensuring issues are addressed and don’t repeat.
- Own the logistics element of returns, working with warehouses and couriers to ensure returns are processed efficiently, accurately, and with minimal friction.
- 2+ years experience in logistics or supply chain execution
- Hands-on experience managing international inbound freight and imports, ideally from Europe and Asia.
- Clear, confident communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A process-driven and improvement mindset.
- Comfortable working with order management systems, WMS tools, and data-led reporting.
- 4-day working week, 6 months per year! Every Friday off between April and September without using Annual Leave.
- A fast-paced digital-first company that thrives on continually improving
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Generous staff discount - and we mean HUGE!
- Great working culture that values people who work hard, achieve results and like to have a bit of craic doing it
We are Kukooners
At Kukoon, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We know that diverse teams bring fresh ideas, different perspectives, and better results. No matter your background or story, we’d love to hear from you. If there’s anything you need during the application process, just let us know.
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