Transport Co-ordinator

The Manchester College; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is looking for a Freight Coordinator at Manchester Airport. This role involves overseeing transport demands, updating internal records, and participating in client calls to enhance operational efficiency. The position requires monitoring temperature-controlled deliveries, reconciling third-party invoices, and producing timely delivery documentation, all while adapting to evolving job challenges. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week at the airport.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to strict standard operating procedures coordinating transport demands.
• Input and update internal records related to transport requirements.
• Participate in daily and weekly client/internal conference calls.

Job description

Freight Coordinator – Manchester Airport

Location: Manchester Airport, hybrid (2-3 days per week)

Responsibilities

• Adhere to strict standard operating procedures coordinating transport demands through dedicated network and 3PL resources.


• Input and update internal records related to transport requirements via in-house systems and third‑party booking management accurately.


• Participate in daily and weekly client/internal conference calls to implement operational changes and address requirements and challenges.


• Reconcile weekly/monthly invoices for third‑party transport partners.


• Generate daily exception reports and investigate/intervene where appropriate.


• Provide temperature information for client shipments as required.


• Proactively review administration, transport and cost efficiencies.


• Respond to and provide administrative support on client locations via telephone, email and written postal correspondence.


• Adapt to evolving role demands and challenges.


• Enter transport activities in real time into in‑house systems.


• Produce delivery documentation in real time to ensure timely dispatch.


• Monitor temperature‑controlled deliveries within SOP.


• Reconcile invoices for third‑party providers on a weekly and monthly basis.


• Provide temperature information for client shipments through the Polar Speed network.


• Achieve significant cost and time‑saving efficiencies.


• Develop staff experience and competencies within the team.