We are recruiting for a Transport Operations Coordinator to join an established and forward-thinking logistics company in St Albans.
This role would suit an individual who is passionate, ambitious and wishes to develop a career in international logistics, while working for a financially strong and stable company.
What’s in it for you?
· Up to £40k depending on experience.
· Monday to Friday 0800-17.30 (1 in 4 Saturday mornings 08.30 – 11.30
(They operate a shift system with 3 other members of staff and 1 day per week, you will finish at 16.30)
· 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
· Varied and busy role within a vibrant and diverse office
· Free parking
Key Responsibilities:
· Organising the movement of cargo across Europe and the UK
· Communicating accurately complex instructions to both Customers and Suppliers.
· Providing the highest standards of Customer service.
· Planning and communicating routes to the fleet of drivers.
· Minimising ‘off route’ mileage to maximise operational efficiency.
· Monitoring drivers’ duty and driving time to ensure compliance is correctly followed.
· Processing Customer orders through use of the in-house operating system with an emphasis on attention to detail.
· Compiling customs documentation to facilitate shipment freight into Europe.
· Building strong relationships with clients, principally through verbal engagement.
· Quoting transport rates to customers to gain orders
· Communicating with colleagues in different departments to ensure internal procedures are followed correctly.
· Allocation of available resources (trucks, drivers, trailers) to meet clients demands.
What the employer is looking for:
· Excellent communication skills
· A professional, positive and helpful attitude.
· Commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate directly with clients and suppliers and identify and exploit opportunities to increase both turnover and more importantly profit.
· Presentable, energetic and enthusiastic.
· Strong organisational skills with an excellent memory.