Freight Coordinator - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Northwards Ltd
Description
Freight Coordinator - Cumbernauld
We have an exciting opportunity for a Freight Coordinator to join our logistics team at our Cumbernauld depot.
Our Freight Coordinators play a key role in supporting our logistics operations and ensuring exceptional customer service.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Creating and managing bookings in the traffic management system, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Preparing relevant shipping documentation, including invoices, purchase orders and proof of delivery notes.
- Updating the traffic management system with shipment tracking information and maintaining accurate proof of delivery documentation.
- Providing excellent customer service by responding to customer enquiries efficiently and professionally.
- Communicating and working effectively with colleagues across our internal depot network to provide updates on the movement of freight.
- Assisting in resolving any transportation issues that may arise.
- Coordinating local vehicle and plant hire.
- Using Microsoft Word and Excel for data entry and reporting purposes.
- Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, protocols and schedules.
- Being the QHSE Focal Point for the Cumbernauld depot.
- Adhering to company health and safety regulations and standards.
Skills and Requirements:
- A basic understanding of distribution planning principles and vehicle capacities
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Strong problemsolving skills with a proactive approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to working with new systems.
- Working knowledge of health and safety practices and principles.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 04/04/2024
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