Pentagon Transport Ltd are looking for a Transport Coordinator to join our Aberdeen team.
As Transport Coordinator you will support the transport function of the business, with the co-ordination of Local Transport road shipments from start to finish, including quotation. Operating and planning key account in storage and distribution and planning delivery schedule, updating Warehouse and relevant planning departments. Controlling Local transport Costs/Sub Contactor costs and ensuring all PODS are received and updated in the System. ensuring that clients receive excellent customer service throughout all aspects of their enquiry. You will liaise with internal & external clients for all transport related issues and bookings.
Transport coordinator is responsible and accountable for (but not limited to) the following:
- Provide competitive pricing and transport solutions to clients that meets their needs
- Ensuring that awarded jobs and processed and followed through to completion
- Provide proactive updates to clients, resolving any issues that may arise
- Billing clients as per working SOPs
- Producing and completing all necessary paperwork, such as pre-alerts, CMRs
- Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth running of transport service
- Ensure job files are processed and completed within the TMS
- Load planning for both domestic and international trailers
Experience and Knowledge:
- Local and Domestic Road Freight Experience
- Load and Trailer Planning Knowledge
- Dangerous Goods Knowledge (desirable)
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Forward thinking
- Good communication skills
- Be a team player
- Good working with numbers
- Computer literate
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
