Transport Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

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Package: £25k - 28k per year + excellent benefits

Role:

Resolve Recruitment are proud to be working with one of the UK's leading distribution companies. Due to expansion, their specialist freight division are looking for an experienced Transport Planner/Coordinator to join their team based in Bedford.

The role:

• Execute orders by all modes of transport (Air, Sea and Road) ensuring orders are processed in a timely and cost-effective manner – largely focusing on Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
• Conduct themselves in a professional and collaborative manner promoting good working practices and leading by example.
• Build excellent working relationships with clients and transport partners.
• Support all departments when required to resolve queries, provide informed feedback, participate in calls/meetings, cover teammates' absence, source rates, etc.
• Work collaboratively with all entities across our UK and EU locations.
• Ensure all activity within order processing, job authorisation, document upload, use of pre-entered client and carrier tariffs, rate shopping, etc., is processed correctly with consistently high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work independently and as part of a team to build a positive working atmosphere and to achieve successful results.
• Participate in and support regular operational reviews ensuring follow-up of actions and continuous improvement.
• Maintain files and records within the network ensuring good communication of updates and compliance to processes.
• Review shipment requirements when EU/UK Customs clearance is required and provide guidance to clients and team members when required.

The person:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience within transport or freight.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• PC literate in Microsoft applications.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of transport/freight forwarding industry essential.
• Good understanding of commercial activities.
• Excellent communicator at all levels and leads by example.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.

The package & hours:

• A good starting salary of up to £25-£28,000 DOE.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Monday to Friday 8-4:30 (other shifts are available).

For more information about this exciting and rewarding Transport Planner/Coordinator career, please APPLY TODAY.