Transportation coordinator

APT Axell [certificate number 4106] is looking for a transportation coordinator. Place of work is logistical company in Waalwijk.

Responsibilities:

- Assign approved service provider for transportation based on the approved carrier matrix, mode, service level, and cost efficiency to meet the customer’s expectations
- Proactively works with operations to identify shipments at risk of not meeting secure dates based on mode, service level, miles, equipment type
- Tender to Carriers and confirm scheduled & actual pick up times.
- Consolidate shipments to ensure efficiency and cost savings.
- Work with providers on shipment recoveries as needed
- Communicate cost effective transportation options
- Work closely with the warehouse team on scheduling and prioritization of shipments
- Report, monitor and analyze carrier performance to ensure compliance with service metrics

Knowledge Required

- Confident, good communication skills and telephone manner
- 1 to 3 years, experience in transportation or logistics with ability to handle problem resolution in timely manner
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
- PC literate
- Customer service oriented