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. If you do speak French Spanish or German that would be highly beneficial.
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 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 skills:
Prior experience as a transport coordinator/management or a similar role
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