Transport Coordinator

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Transport Coordinator in Scunthorpe. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £28,000 per annum, along with extensive training, development opportunities, and various employee perks. You will be the main contact for customers, ensuring safety and service targets are met while collaborating with teams to provide excellent service. Ideal candidates will have transport planning experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Understanding of transport planning and industry standards.
• Experience working in a cost-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact point for customers and haulier partners.
• Create cost-effective haulage plans aligned with customer expectations.
• Collaborate with the Finance Team to resolve customer and haulier issues.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Transport Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport Planning Software

Job description

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How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound? Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a talented Transport Coordinator to join us on a permanent basis at our site in Scunthorpe.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £28,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Be the primary contact point for customers and haulier partners
• Ensure safety, service, and savings targets are adhered to
• Work with a team ethos to ensure excellent and valued service is provided to all customers
• Proactively prevent accidents and reduce hazards by following Company Policy, Health & Safety Standards, and standards of housekeeping
• Create cost-effective haulage plans aligned with customer expectations and Service Level Agreements
• React and adapt positively to the demands of customers in a dynamic live environment
• Maintain consistent communication regarding planning changes and service delivery with customers and suppliers
• Possess commercial awareness to ensure ad hoc deliveries are effectively agreed and recorded
• Collaborate with the Finance Team to resolve customer and haulier issues
• Be a team player with a flexible approach to working hours, demonstrating commitment to fluctuating business demands
• Use transport planning systems effectively, adopting best practices and maintaining good housekeeping

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Understanding of transport planning and industry standards
• Excellent communication skills for regular stakeholder interaction
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
• Ability to meet deadlines efficiently and effectively
• Experience working in a cost-sensitive environment
• Transport planning experience in a 3PL environment is desirable
• Good knowledge of UK Geography
• Experience using transport planning software

We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, empowered, and able to bring their true self to work. Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, if you believe you have the skills needed, please reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and encourage applications from all individuals. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of solutions to successful companies worldwide. We help manage goods efficiently through our technology and services. Our strength is our global team—energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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