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Logistics Controller - Transport
Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ 36,000/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: LE67, Swannington, Leicestershire
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Job Description
Logistics Controller - Transport - £31000 - £36000 – Coalville
Do you know Transport, worked as a Logistics Controller, Freight Forwarder, European Freight Forwarder or in Road Freight?
Do you have strong, demonstratable transport /haulage operations (UK/EU) experience and knowledge?
Do you have an excellent understanding of customs clearance?
What’s the Opportunity?
A new position within an established and reputable logistics company, they have an excellent presence across the UK and globally and are wanting a Logistics Controller in there Transport department to take ownership of the transport function. Reporting into the Branch Manager you will have the opportunity to have input into how it works pulling on your transport and logistics expertise. The role will be focused on growing, developing and maintaining new transport haulage business opportunities whilst continually improving service offerings to customers. You’ll have excellent negotiation skills aiming to exceed existing and new customer expectations.
What you’ll be doing as a Logistics Controller in Transport, but not limited to;
* Receiving and processing of customer orders for out-bound deliveries.
* Organising the most efficient, cost-effective transport solution to deliver the goods on time.
* Booking in customer deliveries
* Obtaining quotes from haulage customers, negotiation of rates and organising bookings
* Ensuring you have POD’s for all deliveries and processing partner invoices
* Onboarding new haulage partners, ensuring that you obtain relevant documentation
* Working closely with the customs team to support import and export customs papers • Conducting investigation into any delivery issues, updating systems and responding to customers with root cause analysis and future preventative actions
* Provide effective communication to team members, customers and management
* Develop SOPs for haulage operations where required
* Ensure all reports including internal and customer specific are completed within the deadlines, including customer KPI’s.
* Any other tasks as directed by their manager Your experience and attributes as a Transport Logistics Controller will include
* Having an excellent and demonstratable transport, haulage operational knowledge
* Good negotiation skills, you’ll be an excellent communicator able to build solid relationships
* Having confidence to overcome and challenge internal and external issues • Excellent IT skills
* Having a positive mindset and can do attitude is paramount
What’s in it for you as a Transport Logistics Controller?
* Great company who can give you longevity and development
* This is a new opening in the business
* Monday to Friday 09.00-17.30 with flexibility as the department grows
* Excellent company benefits to include Life Assurance, Private medical insurance, Company pension
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