Who We Are
Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading ecommerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways – driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com .
Formerra leads in the market with the following key capabilities:
Problem-solving mindset, based on ingenuity and backed by a skilled and experienced commercial team that brings differentiated insights across markets including healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility
Expansive material portfolio, including engineering thermoplastics and traditional polymers across leading material brands
Integrated, long-standing relationships with leading, global suppliers
Unparalleled and highly specialized technical, processing, and design support
Regulatory-compliant material support and expertise
Position Summary
The Operations Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Formerra’s European operations by ensuring the accurate execution of accounting, freight, inventory, and logistics activities. This position is responsible for managing supplier and freight invoices, maintaining financial and inventory records, coordinating freight payments, supporting inventory reconciliation and audit activities, and facilitating efficient logistics transactions through the ERP system. Working closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Compliance, and third-party logistics partners, the Operations Specialist helps drive operational efficiency, financial accuracy, inventory integrity, and regulatory compliance across the European business.
Location Requirement:
This role is hybrid, and candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our Rathcoole, Ireland office (located in the Greenogue Business Park ) and be available to work on-site a minimum of three days per week. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Ireland at the time of hire and throughout their employment.
Key Responsibilities
Process supplier and freight invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.
Prepare and reconcile creditor accounts, bank transactions, and other financial records to maintain accuracy and financial integrity.
Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and reconciliation discrepancies with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
Maintain organized financial, logistics, inventory, and compliance documentation to support audit and reporting requirements.
Support month-end close activities, financial reporting, and audit requests.
Coordinate supplier and freight payment processes with Finance and other cross-functional teams.
Initiate and manage shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions within the ERP system.
Coordinate freight movements, shipment activities, and warehouse operations with third-party logistics and warehouse partners.
Verify freight invoices, monitor logistics transactions, and ensure accurate execution of inventory movements.
Support customs, border crossing, and other transportation compliance documentation requirements as needed.
Facilitate monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory counts and audits, including reconciliation of inventory discrepancies and corrective actions.
Maintain inventory accuracy through routine reviews, reporting, and collaboration with warehouse partners.
Prepare and analyze reports related to freight spend, inventory performance, accounts payable activities, and operational metrics.
Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Compliance,…