Transport Coordinator

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Job Summary

Transport Coordinator is working in the field of maintaining and improving efficient international transport logistics processes and networks. Transport/Carrier management is closely linked to the Control Tower, which provides end-to-end transport and supply chain services to international customers with the aim of controlling and optimizing supply chains (cost, quality, and effectiveness). We are managing 4Pl and 3Pl services. The position is part of the (site) transportation team and reports to the Procurement & Transportation Manager.

 

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll do:

·         Daily shipment monitoring, tracking and follow up in case of delays/ issues.

·         Pro-active approach to customers, recognize and communicate issues and delays.

·         Shipment planning support, look for consolidation and cost saving opportunities.

·         Carrier performance management and reporting.

·         Assess and implement transport solutions of (potential) new carriers and customers.

·         Participate in projects as Transportation representative.

·         Testing, implementing, new transport processes and describe processes in SLA /SOP.

·         Carrying out improvement projects with carriers.

·         Performing costs and benchmark analyses.

• Supporting RFQs for existing or new customers.

·         Preparation carrier and customer MBR’s and QBR’s and actively participating in these meetings.

• Support with ad hoc transport requests various customers.

 

 What you’ll need to have to be successful and happy in this role:

·         Bachelor/master’s degree in related field such as Supply Chain Management, Transport, Logistics.

·         Have at least 5 years work experience in logistics and transport management.

·         Demonstrable knowledge with all modes of transport, specific knowledge of air / road/ e-commerce business is an advantage.

·         Good knowledge with Transport Management Systems. 

·         Solid knowledge of carriers analyzing and sourcing.

·         Experienced with contract negotiations with carriers and/or other logistics providers.

·         Good command of the English and Dutch language.

·         Result-oriented, team player with a good sense of initiative and urgencies are some of your characteristics.

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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