Senior Transport Co-ordinator

Company:  Arvato SCM UK Ltd
Location: Warwickshire
Closing Date: 11/11/2024
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Salary: £40-45k p.a

Location: Hams Hall, Coleshill

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30-17.00

As our Senior Transport Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with our parcel carrier partners, ensuring the timely and cost-effective movement of goods. You will lead negotiations, monitor carrier performance, and develop strategies to improve transportation efficiency. Reporting to the Head of Transport, the ideal candidate will have a good understanding of logistics and parcel carrier networks.

Your Role:

  • Monitor parcel carrier performance, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and adherence to service agreements and maintaining transport margins.
  • Ensure compliance with parcel carrier regulations and safety standards.
  • Develop and implement transportation policies and procedures.
  • Negotiate with new carriers and lead RFQ s.
  • Identify and implement strategies for optimising transportation costs and improving service quality.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth coordination of shipping activities.
  • Analyse transportation data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, producing daily, weekly and monthly KPI reports.
  • Resolve any escalated carrier-related issues or disputes that arise during transit.

Your Profile:

  • Good knowledge of parcel carrier networks, logistics and transportation
  • Experience in leading Request for Quotes with potential new clients
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in transportation management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

We Offer:

  • 25 days annual leave plus usual 8 days bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
  • Pension contribution
  • A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
  • Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub
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