Road Logistics Healthcare Operations Specialist FO-OO

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a motivated individual for their Road Logistics Healthcare team in Derby. The role involves managing road logistics shipments, negotiating rates with hauliers, and ensuring compliance with operational procedures. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and offers competitive rewards.

Benefits

Kuehne + Nagel pension plan

Route 2 Rewards scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in quotations.
• Previous experience in road logistics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Request and negotiate rates with hauliers for spot and set lane quotations.
• Ensure transport planning is completed and accurate manifests are created.
• Collaborate with European healthcare offices for groupage shipments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Job description

Do you have a passion for road logistics? Imagine working for one of the world’s leading logistics companies, where your expertise can make a global impact. Join us in our East Midlands Gateway office.

Your Role

You will work within the Road logistics healthcare operational team, handling road logistics shipments for healthcare customers. Your responsibilities include ensuring all operational duties comply with customer-specific instructions and standard operating procedures, maintaining excellence in road freight import, export, cross-trade, and domestic distribution operations.

Your Responsibilities

1. Request and negotiate rates with hauliers to secure the best prices and solutions quickly for spot quotations.
2. Provide competitive quotations for effective solutions in a timely manner to customer services and, at times, directly to customers, utilizing our haulier network.
3. Request and negotiate rates with hauliers for set lane quotations, awarding business to hauliers when secured.
4. Ensure transport planning is completed and pass correct details to the relevant warehouse team – EMG/HSCC/Chapeltown/Partner warehouses.
5. Create manifests in QCL to send to hauliers, ensuring all details are accurate before dispatch.
6. Collaborate with Kuehne+Nagel European healthcare offices to arrange groupage shipments.
7. Book collections and deliveries as required.

Your Skills and Experiences

1. Experience in quotations.
2. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
3. Previous experience in road logistics is advantageous.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good Reasons to Join

If you wish to become a valued member of our team, we offer rewards for your commitment and expertise. Join the contributory Kuehne + Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which includes discounts, benefits, recognition, and a wellbeing center. We care for our colleagues and their immediate families through our employee assistance program, providing 24/7 GP, legal, and financial advice, along with mental health support. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer, recognizing the skills, expertise, and value service leavers bring to our organization.