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Job Description
We are seeking a Transport/Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Wexford, responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing transportation activities to ensure efficient movement of goods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate transportation activities, planning, organizing, and tracking shipments to ensure on-time delivery to customers and between company locations.
- Liaise with carriers, working with third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, and transport companies to negotiate rates, book shipments, and resolve transportation issues.
- Manage schedules and routes, developing and maintaining optimal transport schedules and routes for timely deliveries, considering factors like distance, cost, and delivery windows.
- Monitor shipment status, tracking shipments from dispatch to delivery using software systems and communication with carriers, resolving delays or unexpected issues promptly.
- Prepare shipping documentation, including bills of lading, customs paperwork, and invoices, maintaining accurate records for audit and compliance purposes.
- Analyse and minimize transport costs while ensuring service quality, making recommendations for cost-effective shipping solutions.
- Ensure all shipments comply with applicable transport, safety, and environmental regulations, including HSE guidelines.
- Communicate with internal departments and customers to provide status updates, address delivery issues, and manage expectations.
- Work closely with the warehouse team to coordinate inventory levels, ensuring products are available for shipment.
- Utilize transport management systems (TMS) and logistics software to plan, execute, and monitor shipments.
- Evaluate and maintain relationships with transport providers, ensuring they meet company standards and performance metrics.
Key Qualifications and Skills:
- A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Relevant certification is an advantage.
- 4+ years of experience in transport coordination, logistics, or a similar role.
- Experience working with transport management systems (TMS) and other logistics software is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage relationships with carriers and customers.
- Analytical skills with the ability to optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
- Problem-solving abilities to handle unexpected transportation challenges.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of customs regulations, freight forwarding, and shipping documentation.
Key Competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in documentation and data entry to avoid costly mistakes.
- Time Management: Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a high-pressure environment.
- Adaptability: Quickly adjusts to changing circumstances, such as unexpected delivery delays or shifts in shipping requirements.
- Team Player: Works collaboratively with different departments, such as warehousing, customer service, and sales.
- Customer Focus: Provides excellent service to both internal stakeholders and external customers by resolving issues and maintaining strong communication.
About Pure Oil:
Pure Oil is a leading Irish-owned vegetable oil supplier, with a growing presence in Ireland and a commitment to delivering high-quality products and services.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and professional group of individuals, contributing to the success of our business and shaping the future of our industry.