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Transport Controller

Pertemps Dudley West Brom Perms
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 5BS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Transport Controller for a well-established company to manage transportation activities between our network and customers.
  • The role is hybrid and offers significant growth potential to support international transport requirements.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in transport coordination or management, ideally with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and includes a full range of benefits and product training.
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
We are excited to recruiting a Transport Controller to join a well-established company who are responsible for the activities associated with the transportation of products between our network and customers hereby supporting Customer Service and the client's helpdesk. This is a brand-new role so an exciting time to join. The role is on a hybrid basis.The role has the potential to grow and support the wider Group transport requirements on an international level.The main duties of the role include:
  • Transport planning and liaising with transport firms
  •  Procurement and commercial negotiation
  •  Monitoring carriers' performance and evaluating their efficiency by reporting and maintaining key performance indicators such as on-time delivery
  •  Follow transport purchase process for cost and budget control
  •  Manage transport related documents, initiate and follow customs procedures
  •  To identify transport opportunities and persuade prospects that Logtek products and services best meet their requirements
  •  To develop and nurture long term relationships with existing and prospective haulage firms, and interpret their requirements
  •  To understand commercial models and requirements to ensure new business fits within these criteria
The ideal candidate will have the following skill:" Prior experience as a transport coordinator/management or a similar role
  • A conscientious and highly motivated self-starter with 'can do' attitude and the ability to prioritise.
  •  Proactive, efficient, organised with the ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
  •  Ability to problem-solve.
  •  Team player - ability to work alone and as part of a team.
  •  Experience working in the Retail, Logistics or Manufacturing industry would be advantageous. Experience in a similar rental and pooling industry.
  •  A full clean driving licence.
In return the company will provide full product training and support, a full range of benefits, hybrid working and a competitive remuneration package.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.