Logistics Coordinator - Nights

Posted 5 April by Plus One Recruitment
£28,000 per annum
Whitfield , Kent
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Plus One Recruitment
Our client is a successful logistics company based in Dover. They are a global company specialising in fast and efficient logistics solutions across a wide range of industries. They are now looking to acquire the services of a customer-focused, professional Logistics Coordinator to work in their nightshift 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 career progression. The ideal candidate will have a strong transport/logistics background.

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:
  • Previous office-based transport/logistics experience.
  • Ability to communicate politely and effectively with a variety of people internally and externally.
  • Good IT skills and confident using any computer equipment.
  • Analytical and logical problem-solving.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
Additional Information:
  • Working hours are 7.00 pm – 7.00 am, 12 hour shifts working 4 on/4 off.
  • Additional leave with length of service.
  • Company events.
  • Company pension.
  • 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 including details about your current or most recent salary and your availability/notice period. For more information, please contact Stuart Moore at Plus One Recruitment in the first instance.

Reference: 52431266

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