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*Exciting Opportunity - Immediate Start Available**
I LOVE this job & company and everything they're offering - the package, the culture, the business! You won't be disappointed…
Job Role: Transport Controller
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 - Depending on experience
Working hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am-5.00pm, (1 Hour Lunch Break)
Location: Birmingham - Hybrid working available
(2 days working remotely / 3 days working in the office)
Company Benefits Include: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, attractive contributory pension scheme, life insurance, free refreshments, free on-site parking!
Office Angels are delighted to be working with an established organisation who provide logistics and operational support services throughout the UK. There is so much opportunity to grow and develop your career with this company. If you are a competent Transport Controller who enjoys dealing with suppliers and would love to bring ideas to the table and looking to evolve in your next role then this could be perfect for you!
As a Transport Controller, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth transportation of products between the network and their valued customers. Your responsibilities will include:
- Transport Planning: Collaborate with transport firms to strategise effective logistics.
- Procurement & Negotiation: Engage in commercial negotiations to secure optimal transport solutions.
- Performance Monitoring: Track carrier performance and report on key performance indicators, such as on-time delivery.
- Cost Control: Follow the transport purchase process to manage budgets effectively.
- International Transport Management: Understand import/export requirements and arrange necessary logistics.
- Documentation Management: Handle transport-related documents and oversee customs procedures.
- Relationship Building: Nurture long-term relationships with haulage firms and understand their needs.
- Business Development: Identify transport opportunities and present our products and services as the best fit for prospects.
What You Bring:We are looking for someone with:
- Prior experience as a transport coordinator - experience in retail, logistics, or manufacturing is a plus.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities; a proactive and organised approach.
- A self-starter with a 'can do' attitude, commercial awareness.
Next steps: If you have the above skills and experience then please apply today or reach out to Sophie / Emily on / An immediate start is available for the successful applicant. The Company truly deems this a "Great place for great people to work".
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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