Transport Coordinator

Hiring due to a period of extended growth!!

Are you currently on the lookout for a fast-paced Logistics Coordinator role? Would you be excited by the prospect of joining a financially secure industry leader who is continuing to grow in the current climate? Perhaps you already have experience in coordinating drivers, materials, or a fleet of vehicles and are looking for a new challenge?

This role would be well suited to individuals with a background or keen interest in Planning, Logistics, or Transport Planning who are flexible, organised, and used to working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Title: Transport Coordinator

Salary: 26k-28k

Hours: Monday to Friday (required to work 1 in 4 Saturdays)

Location: Office based - Lewes

Role Responsibilities:

1. Planning and scheduling orders on the in-house system and managing inventory using Maximo (IBM).
2. Management and utilisation of the haulage fleet.
3. Timely processing of customer orders against forecast usage, ensuring stock availability.
4. Key point of contact for customers and drivers.
5. Ensuring the integrity of our internal database to maintain a high level of accuracy on customer orders.
6. Planning the routes of the company fleet, focusing on cost and efficiency.
7. Monitoring the progression of transports, advising the client at agreed milestones, and ensuring the transports are running to schedule.
8. Ensuring our Goods-In team receives the correct quantities of ordered materials.

Desirable:

1. Attention to detail - previous order management experience.
2. Previous experience in Logistics, Transport, or Fleet Management.
3. Experience in scheduling materials.
4. Good geographical knowledge or scheduling/route planning experience.
5. Full UK driver's license due to the nature of the role and the travel required (Essential).
6. Ability to manage your own time and to use your initiative.
7. Flexible nature and strong work ethic.