Transport Coordinator

Job Description

Transport CoordinatorA complex manufacturing operations based across a number of locations - operating 5 Business teams and is an award winning, print, point-of-purchase and packaging business - are looking to employ a Transport Coordinator on a permanent, full time basis. Therole would be perfect for a candidate who can demonstrate strong administration and communication skills, along with problem solving, the ability to prioritise their workload, and a willingness to learn new skills and develop themselvesTo coordinate all transport requirements for the Companys Litho business. To understand and meet customer expectations in line with operational requirements to ensure that all items and despatched and delivered on time, in full.To work within the Customer Supply team to implement a structured approach to managing quality and a culture of continuous improvement within the transport function.The role:

• Co-ordinate all internal and external transport requirements, liaising between both our customers and hauliers to achieve deliveries that arrive on-time and in full planned in a cost effective manner.
• This includes acquiring booking in slots (min 48hrs) in advance, booking transportation, fulfilling administration duties and raising delivery notes.
• Raise purchase orders on SAP for transport activitiesper supplier, per week (or per project).
• Purchase pallets & manage weekly pallet declaration report.
• Works order material receipting and confirmations.
• Assist the Planner to achieve the desired plan by liaising on a daily basis regarding vehicles arriving for despatch and the timing associated with the completion of outgoing projects.
• Attend the daily Production Meeting advising of the daily transport status.
• Monthly stock take administration for customers & site requirements.
• Management of all communication & administration of external outsourced supplier requirements.
• Management of OTIF datato provide weekly, monthly reports to inform the Customer Supply Chain Manager of the fulfilment of requirements and ensure we are meeting SLA expectations.
• Investigate and report on any trends, issues and problems to prevent a 98% success rate.
• Respond to any quality issues relating to transport including management of supplier NCR where relevant.
• Provide adequate management of PODs to ensure we meet customer SLA requirements.
• Understand, identify any areas for improvement that can be influenced by the role. Work with various partner departments to provide workable solutions and ideas. Implement a method of Continuous Improvement related to transport and associated functions.

The person:

• Ability to work in a demanding customer service related role delivering against agreed deadlines and priorities.
• Experience of problem solving, decision making and pro-actively managing how to ensure the role is effective and efficient.
• Excellent attention to detail and high work ethic.
• Numerate.
• Commercially aware.
• A good team player. With a desire to help others.
• Proficient in using Microsoft office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
• PC literate.
• Self-motivated, will go the extra mile to support the business and teams goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and judgement of communication method applicable to individual circumstances.

This is a focused role to support our clients customers needs, prompt decision making in relation to the management of transport arrangements is required. Adaptable in approach to meet the changing requirements on a day to day basis.Competitive salary25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Company pensionEmployee Assistance Programme supporting employee and immediate familyINDJOB

Keyskills :
Transport