Logistics Coordinator

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic logistics team in Dover as a Night Shift Logistics Planner. In this pivotal role, you'll coordinate freight operations, ensuring smooth supply chain management while working night shifts. Your meticulous planning and problem-solving skills will be essential in optimizing routes, managing documentation, and resolving unforeseen issues. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in logistics, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation scheduling and logistics planning.
• Familiarity with European and UK transport laws.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and plan goods transportation routes efficiently.
• Track shipments and resolve transit issues in real time.
• Coordinate with teams, drivers, and clients for timely delivery.

Skills

Transportation Coordination

Logistics Planning

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Route Optimisation

Tools

Logistics Software

Tracking Systems

Job description

Logistics Planner (Night Shift) – Dover

Join a vibrant, fast-paced logistics team in Dover to help coordinate freight and transit operations efficiently while working the night shift.

This position is ideal for a well-organised, meticulous individual with prior experience in transportation scheduling, logistics planning, and real-time problem-solving. Maintain high service levels while working in a vital role that keeps supply chains running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Arranging and planning goods transportation routes.
• Tracking shipments and fixing any problems with transit in real time.
• Coordinating with internal teams, drivers, and clients to guarantee on-time delivery.
• Handling transport documentation, such as paperwork related to customs clearance.
• Optimising loads and routes to cut expenses and increase efficiency.
• Tracking systems and logistics software to keep an eye on the whereabouts of vehicles.
• Ensuring adherence to business policy and transportation requirements.
• Proactively managing unforeseen delays, interruptions, or last-minute modifications.
• Keeping in touch with important parties during the night shift.
• Improving operational efficiency through performance data analysis.
• Arranging emergency response measures for unforeseen transportation problems.
• Supporting the logistics department's efforts for ongoing improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Prior knowledge in transportation coordination or logistics planning.
• Experience handling air freight
• Proficient in solving problems and able to function well under pressure.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly when communicating with clients and drivers.
• Familiarity with route optimisation tools and logistical software.
• Awareness of European and UK transport laws.
• The ability to work night shifts (4 on, 4 off, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM).

Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today.