Transport Manager / Logistics Coordinator - Distribution

Job Title: Transport Manager - National and International

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Salary: £18,000 to £22,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Monday to Thursday 09.00 am - 17.30 pm. Fridays are 09.00 am to 17.00 pm)

The company was founded in 1998 and has consistently achieved steady growth in the UK, Europe and across the world. They sell their products in over 100 countries and across 5 continents. They have a diverse team of multilingual professionals winning exceptional sales globally.

Main Duties:

Plan and supervise the shipments from production to the end-user
Schedule daily and weekly routes
Track orders using functional systems
Coordinate with Warehouse assistant to ensure proper storage and distribution of products
Monitor and report on transportation costs
Ensure shipping documents are properly filed
Report maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment
Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods
Conduct regular safety audits on equipment
Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation
Stay up-to-date with safety regulations
Update salespersons with the status of their orders
Connect with cargo companies if any delivery gets late or undelivered
Will act as a coordination bridge between Sales and Production unit
Helping Sales in knowing lead time from the production unitCandidate Requirements:

Proven work experience as a Transportation Manager or similar role
Solid knowledge of supply chain management
Experience preparing and tracking orders
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to supervise and train staff
Problem-solving abilitiesPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Logistics Manager, Distribution Controller, Fleet Manager, Transport Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Logistics coordinator, Transportation Manager, Freight Manager, Chemistry Degree, Transport Planner, Supply Chain Controller, Cargo Manager, Transport Coordinator, Chemical Engineering Graduate, Shipment Manager may also be considered for this role