Logistics Coordinator - Mortimer

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage inventory, plan routes and ensure timely delivery of customer orders. Ideal candidates will have a background in logistics or transport management, possess strong organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This full-time, permanent position based in Tadley offers a competitive salary between £28k and £30k.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Logistics or Transport required.
• Full UK driver's license essential.
• Ability to manage time and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule orders in the in-house system.
• Manage the haulage fleet and inventory.
• Act as the key contact for customers and drivers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory Management

Logistics

Transport Planning

Fleet Management

Geographical Knowledge

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Job Description

Hiring due to a period of extended growth!!

Are you currently on the lookout for a fast-paced Transport Coordinator role?

Would you be excited by the prospect of joining a financially secure industry leader who are continuing to grow in the current climate?

Perhaps you already have experience in coordinating drivers, materials or a fleet of vehicles and are looking for a new challenge?

This role would be well suited to individuals with a background/keen interest in Planning, Logistics or Transport Planning who are flexible, organised and used to working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Title: Transport Coordinator

Salary: £28k-£30k

Hours: Monday to Friday

Location: Office based - Tadley

Transport Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Planning and scheduling orders on the inhouse system and managing inventory using Maximo (IBM).




• Management and utilisation of the haulage fleet.




• Timely processing of customer orders against forecast usage, ensuring stock availability.




• Key point of contact for customers and drivers.




• Ensuring the integrity of our internal database in order to maintain a high level of accuracy on customer orders.




• Planning the routes of the company fleet, focusing on cost and efficiency




• Monitoring the progression of transports advising the client at agreed milestones, and ensuring the transports are running to schedule.




• Ensuring our Goods-In team receives the correct quantities of ordered materials

Desirable:

• Attention to detail - previous order management experience




• Previous experience in Logistics, Transport or Fleet Management




• Experience in scheduling materials




• Good geographical knowledge or scheduling/ route planning experience




• Full UK drivers license due to nature of the role and the travel required (Essential)




• Ability to manage your own time and to use your initiative




• Flexible nature and strong work ethic