Logistics Broker / Account Manager

Siamo Group; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Logistics Broker based in Hinckley. In this permanent role, you will be responsible for resource allocation, ensuring timely deliveries, and engaging with customers to drive repeat business. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in negotiating transport rates and be well-versed in transport legislation across the UK. A competitive package and a great working environment are offered as part of a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive package

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in negotiating transport rates with subcontractors.
• Be fully conversant with the legislation around drivers hours and vehicles.
• A detailed knowledge of the transport & General Haulage market across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Resource / allocate loads daily for the best possible margin.
• Ensure timely deliveries in line with customer expectations.
• Engage with new and existing customers for repeat business.

Skills

PC literacy

Negotiating transport rates

Knowledge of legislation around drivers hours

Knowledge of transport & General Haulage market

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Telephone skills

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Microsoft systems

Job description

Role

Logistics Broker (Based in Hinckley) PERMANENT ROLE

Main Duties

• Resource / allocate loads on a daily basis achieving best possible margin.
• Ensure deliveries are scheduled on time and in line with customer expectations.
• Proactively look for other work through various trading platforms in use at the buisness.
• Engage with new and existing customers to drive repeat business.
• Maintain regular contact with Company haulier base to ensure continuous supply.
• Monitor delivery performance and notify customers with any delays.
• Work to set targets in line with operational KPIs.
• Ensure all information is accurate and up to date within TMS (Mandata)
• Duty on call on a rota basis.

Skills / Experience

• Be fully PC literate with knowledge of common Microsoft systems and aptitude to quickly learn other transport management systems.
• Extensive experience in negotiating transport rates with subcontractors
• Be fully conversant with the legislation around drivers hours, vehicles and Working Time directive.
• A detailed knowledge of the transport & General Haulage market across the UK
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Excellent telephone skills

In return you can expect a competitive package, a great place to work and through the company bonus scheme share in our success as we grow the business.
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