Transport Coordinator

Reactive Permanent Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

Transport Coordinator, Bedford

Resolve Recruitment are proud to be working with one of the UK’s leading distribution companies. Due to expansion, their specialist freight division is 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 authorization, 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 with processes.
• Review shipment requirements when EU/UK Customs clearance is required and provide guidance to clients and team members when needed.

The person:

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience within transport or freight.
• Excellent organizational 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 the transport/freight forwarding industry is 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.

Key:

Transport Planner, Freight Forwarding, Export Freight Planner, Freight Planner, Freight Administrator, Sea Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight, Bedford.