Operational Specialist - Logistics

ZipRecruiter; Castle Donington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Castle Donington is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage transport orders and ensure effective communication between departments. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of logistics. This is a full-time office-based role with the potential for hybrid work after training, offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

On-site canteen

On-site parking

Potential temp to perm

Qualifications

• Target/process-driven and a team player.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with customer expectations and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with branch and suppliers to ensure customer expectations.
• Process bookings and track shipments.
• Investigate complications arising from cargo movement.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of transport/logistics/freight forwarding

Job description

Overview

Your new company

Working in our clients' modern office, you will report to the Service Manager and be the central point of contact between internal departments and branch.

Your new role

You will ensure the smooth execution of transport orders and accurate communication channels in line with service levels. You will support the branch and ensure smooth transit alongside communication channels and sourcing solutions to delays and issues.

You will be required to carry out the following key duties:

• Liaise with branch and suppliers to ensure customer expectations
• Obtain competitive rates for ad hoc quotes received from customers by liaising directly with suppliers via internal systems and phone communication
• Process bookings and ensure information obtained is correct and confirm carriers
• Track and monitor shipments and manage expectations
• Ensure an understanding of all quoting, booking and invoicing procedures
• Investigate any complications which arise from the movement of cargo
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with carriers and build mutual confidence to ensure market knowledge and competitive rates are at the forefront of every response

General Responsibilities

• Working at all times to enable and develop a team culture.
• Completing any reasonable task requested of you by your supervisor/manager in a timely manner.
• When deemed necessary, aiding in the completion of other departmental work to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the department as a whole, to ensure customer service, internal or external, is continually maintained.
• To understand and adhere to the health and safety regulations at all times to ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues.
• Working towards and supporting the organisation's goals, values and objectives

What you\'ll need to succeed

• You will be target/process-driven and a team player.
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Have a knowledge of transport/logistics/freight forwarding

What you\'ll get in return

• This is a full-time role Monday to Friday.
• 37.5 hours a week
• Office-based - with the option of Hybrid after training
• Fab modern offices
• On-site canteen
• On-site parking
• Potential of temp to perm

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