Logistics Coordinator – Nights

Job Description

Our client is a thriving logistics company based in Dover. They are a global leading company specialising in fast and efficient logistics solutions across a wide range of industries. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to acquire the services of a customer-focused, professional Logistics Coordinator to work in their team. This is an excellent opportunity with genuine variety and in return for your hard work and dedication, the company can offer significant routes for progression. The ideal candidate will have a strong transport/logistics background. For the successful candidate, the company offers 30 days holiday (including 8 BH’s) rising to 33 with service along with other fantastic benefits.

Please note: This role is a night shift role, so the working hours are 19:00 – 07:00 on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Logistics Coordinator main responsibilities:

• Work closely with the team leader to understand client requirements and source the most appropriate solutions to meet their needs
• Select appropriate vehicles for transport and buy carrier options at the best price
• Have a good understanding of European driving regulations and bans, and the impact they may have on transport planning
• Monitor progression of transport, ensuring agreed milestone updates are communicated to the client when jobs are running to plan
• Update the TMS as per the agreed milestones
• Escalate delays in transport and identified problems to the team leader, provide options for a resolution to allow effective communication with the client
• Ensure carrier non-conformances are recorded and escalated as per the agreed quality process
• Finalise jobs upon completion, ensuring any additional waiting time charges are discussed and agreed with the carrier and third-party costs are correct (where relevant)

Key Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Previous transport/logistics experience
• Ability to communicate politely and effectively with a variety of people internally and externally.
• Good IT skills and confidence using any computer equipment
• Analytical and logical problem-solving.
• Be ambitious and goal-orientated
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An enthusiastic and energetic “can-do” nature.

Desirable:

• Time-critical logistics experience is advantageous

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV including details about your current or most recent salary and your availability/notice period. You can also call Tamara Jones on 01295 983585 for a discreet and confidential discussion about the role.