Transport Operations & Fleet Coordinator

Thorn Baker Group; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contributions 5%

Free on-site parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Thorn Baker Group seeks a Supply Chain Co-ordinator - Transport Operations to oversee transportation and dispatch within the supply chain. You will lead fleet operations, plan routes, manage delivery schedules, and support warehouse coordination to ensure timely, safe and cost-efficient movement of goods.

This role requires knowledge of transport operations, KPI tracking, and experience with ERP or transport management systems.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of supply chain and transport operations.
• Experience using ERP, warehouse, or transport management systems.
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Experience in transport, logistics, or distribution operations.
• Supervisory experience in a warehouse or transport environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily transport and distribution activities.
• Coordinate vehicle scheduling, route planning, and dispatch operations.
• Monitor delivery timelines and resolve transport delays.
• Ensure efficient utilization of fleet vehicles and drivers.
• Track transportation KPIs including on-time delivery, fuel usage, and vehicle performance.
• Liaise with third-party transport providers and carriers.
• Coordinate movement of goods between warehouses, suppliers, and customers.
• Support inventory management with inbound, stock availability and reporting.
• Collaborate with up stream supply chain, warehouse, and customer service teams.
• Ensure accurate shipping and transport documentation.
• Monitor stock transfers and outbound logistics performance.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and company procedures.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance and inspection schedules.
• Maintain health & safety standards across transport operations.
• Investigate accidents, delivery issues, or operational disruptions.
• Be a point of support to the DC manager for driver team management.

Skills

Fleet coordination

Route planning

KPIs & reporting

Problem solving

Communication

ERP systems

Health & safety

Supervisory experience

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Thorn Baker Group seeks a Supply Chain Co-ordinator - Transport Operations to oversee transportation and dispatch within the supply chain. You will lead fleet operations, plan routes, manage delivery schedules, and support warehouse coordination to ensure timely, safe and cost-efficient movement of goods.

This role requires knowledge of transport operations, KPI tracking, and experience with ERP or transport management systems.