Road Export Coordinator

WR logistics are currently recruiting for a Road Export Coordinator in Maldon.

This is a permanent position for a thriving freight forwarding company based in Maldon

You must have freight forwarding experience for this role.

Hours and Pay – Road Export Coordinator

• Monday – Friday
• 0830 – 1730
• £35,000

Job duties – Road Export Coordinator

• Organising collections from suppliers from all over the UK and Ireland.
• Planning export trailers to Germany but also Czech Republic and Slovakia, with time sensitive multi-drop deliveries.
• Utilising round trip trailers that are available within the contract but also sourcing one-way hauliers and negotiating spot rates when required.
• Ensuring that trailers are planned in the most cost-effective way to maximise profitability.
• Achieving strict delivery deadlines and customer requirements.
• Preparing driver packs and paperwork for deliveries including all custom documentation requirements for drivers.

Skills

• The ideal candidate will be educated in Maths and English (oral and written) to GCSE, Standard Grade or equivalent; grade A-C.
• Must be able to demonstrate highly competent computer skills in all areas of Microsoft office.
• Previous planning experience with European haulage is essential for this role.
• Previous experience in the Automotive sector would be an advantage but not necessary, the role involves working with major European car manufacturers.

Additional requirements

• Have strong organisation skills.
• Have an excellent eye for detail.
• Be a real team player but also work effectively under own initiative.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Have strong problem-solving abilities.
• Have good communication skills both verbal and written required to be utilised both internally and externally.

WR Transport & Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for transport jobs and logistics jobs. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.