Logistics Coordinator Days

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.

Main Responsibilities:

• Liaise with international carriers to agree transport costs and ensure the best possible solutions are found to fit the client’s requirements
• Tender job revenues to clients, ensuring a bespoke solution is found for them, best fitting their request, and offering different transport solutions where applicable
• Monitor the progression of transports, advising the client at agreed milestones and ensuring the transports are running to schedule
• Ensure the bespoke transportation management system is correctly monitored and updated when required
• Build excellent relationships with multinational clients who are under immense pressure
• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and deal with enquires quickly

Key Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within a Logistics/Freight based role is desirable but not essential with the right mindset
• Ability to have a systematic approach to high work volumes when necessary and prioritise workload appropriately.
• Basic knowledge of using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent telephone manner.

Additional Information:

• Working hours are Monday – Friday, 9-hour rotating shifts between 07:00 – 19:00.(Please get in touch for more information)
• Additional leave with length of service
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in service benefit (following completion of probation)
• Discounted or free food
• Free Parking
• Wellness programme

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV to matthew.hartwell@plusonejobs.co.uk including details about your current or most recent salary and your availability/notice period. You can also call Matt Hartwell on 01295 983578 for a discreet and confidential discussion about the role.