Transport Coordinator

A critical role amongst a reputable brand with global backing & prestige

The Transport Coordinator will ensure products move seamlessly from the wharf to the customer. As the key contact with all 3PL transport providers, you will utilise your influencing and negotiation skills to ensure customer delivery timeframes are met in full and on-time without damage to the material.
About the Company:
Our client is a global organisation that offers supply chain and logistics solutions of aluminium and steel-related products to the engineering and aerospace industries and more. They operate on a local level servicing the Australian and New Zealand markets. Their highly qualified team of professionals provide quality care and stellar service to their customers which is how they have held an incredible reputation in the market.
Key Accountabilities:

• You will work collaboratively with other internal teams providing them with key transport milestone updates and identifying potential risk where appropriate
• Provide solutions to customer problems, and provide quality customer service to retain and engage the customer base
• Coordinate, track and communicate effectively on service delivery requirements
• Forecast and allocate orders to logistics suppliers ensuring cost containment
• Ensuring appropriate customs clearances and communicating delivery instructions

Benefits of coming onboard?

• Annual company wide retreats to offshore destinations (last years retreat took the business to Ayers Rock for 4 nights away!)
• Lunch provided in the office twice a week
• Hybrid working model (work from home for 2 days a week)
• A fantastic collaborative culture with flexibility and work life balance (they like to make a fuss & celebrate special occasions as a business)

And many more…
About You:

• You have an understanding of budgeted versus actual spend for transport activities is desirable
• Previous experience in the transport / logistics / supply chain industry in a similar position is looked upon very favourably
• A great internal and external collaborator with fantastic stakeholder management skills, providing solutions to problems where appropriate
• A detail-oriented individual who meticulously processes data and keeps systems up to date
• Support organisational objectives through supporting the business in securing cost-effective and reliable transport solutions

If this sounds like you & you want to be part of a great company that fosters your growth, don’t hesitate to apply. Please email any queries you may have to mariam.sosah@astrumrecruitment.com with your CV and best contact number.