Dispatcher (all genders)

Lente Transporte GmbH & Co. KG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transport company in Manchester is seeking an experienced individual for the scheduling of silo vehicles for both local and long-distance transport. The role entails planning tours, optimizing based on various factors, and communicating with drivers and clients. A training background in freight forwarding or logistics is desirable, along with teamwork skills and knowledge of MS Office. The position promises attractive remuneration and a pleasant working environment.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Flexible working hours

Further training opportunities

Pleasant working atmosphere

Qualifications

• Professional experience in the dispatching of truck transports is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of German; another foreign language is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule silo vehicles for international transport.
• Plan and optimize tours considering travel times and load.
• Communicate with customers, drivers, and freight forwarders.
• Monitor transport processes and handle disruptions.
• Create and process freight and shipping documents.
• Cooperate with dispatch and fleet management.
• Control and optimize transport costs.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Reliability

Independent work ethic

Education

Completed training in the freight forwarding or logistics sector

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Base data

We are looking for

• Scheduling of silo vehicles for international local and long-distance transport.
• Planning and optimization of tours, taking into account factors such as travel times, load and driver availability.
• Communication with customers, drivers and freight forwarders.
• Monitoring the transport process and timely response to any disruptions.
• Creation and processing of freight documents and shipping documents.
• Close cooperation with dispatch and fleet management.
• Control and optimization of transport costs.

We are offering

• We offer you an exciting job in a dynamic team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• With us, you can expect attractive remuneration, flexible working hours and numerous further training opportunities.
• You will benefit from a pleasant working atmosphere and an open corporate culture.
• A secure job in a growing company
• A pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated team

Required

• Completed training in the freight forwarding or logistics sector is desirable.
• Professional experience in the dispatching of truck transports is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of German – another foreign language is desirable – but not a requirement.
• Confident use of MS Office
• Teamwork skills, reliability and independent work ethic