Transport Coordinator

DP World; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Dublin seeks a Transport Coordinator to manage and coordinate transportation and logistics operations. In this role, you will oversee route planning, vehicle scheduling, and communication with drivers. Candidates should have prior experience in transportation or logistics and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This position requires working one in four weekends and being on call once a week.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transportation or logistics with ability to handle problem resolution.
• Confident communication skills and good telephone manner.
• Ability to work to targets and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate transportation and logistics operations.
• Assign service providers based on cost efficiency.
• Track vehicles using GPS software and monitor carrier performance.

Skills

Transportation or logistics experience

Good communication skills

Strong organizational skills

PC literate

Customer service orientation

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Transport Coordinator based in Dublin, Ireland. You will be involved in managing and coordinating the transportation and logistics operations playing a key role in route planning, vehicle scheduling and driver communication and fleet maintenance. This exciting role includes working one in four weekends, there is also a requirement to be on call once a week/and when working weekends.

About The Role

• Assign approved service provider for transportation based on the approved carrier matrix, mode, service level, and cost efficiency to meet the customer’s expectations.
• Proactively works with operations to identify shipments of risk of not meeting secure dates based on mode, service level, miles, equipment type.
• Tracking vehicles using the GPS software
• Tender to Carriers and confirm scheduled & actual pick-up times.
• Consolidate shipments to ensure efficiency and cost savings.
• Work with providers on shipment recoveries as needed.
• Communicate cost effective transportation options.
• Work closely with the warehouse team on scheduling and prioritization of shipments.
• Report, monitor and analyze carrier performance to ensure compliance with service metrics.
• Meet and exceed the established goals for on-time pick-up and delivery

Your Key Skills

• Previous experience in transportation or logistics with ability to handle problem resolution in a timely manner.
• Confident, good communication skills and telephone manner.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• PC literate.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to work to targets and under pressure.

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves.

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