Transport Coordinator

Transport Coordinator


Hours of work: Mon-Fri rotational 06.00-14.00 and 14.00-22.00, overtime available
Pay rate: £14.90 p/h plus competitive overtime rates
Location: Speke, Liverpool, L24 9LE
Contract type: Temporary to Permanent
Start date: ASAP


Role Summary
The Transport Coordinator will be responsible for updating and maintaining the SAP/DAS system to ensure the efficient flow of yard management operations for inbound deliveries to the client's receiving decks. This role will require close coordination with EU/UK operations and the client to provide accurate and timely information in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities
• Update SAP with amendments, including delays, cancellations, and special deliveries.
• Manage Trailer Units (TUs) by creating IDs, assigning appointments, and uploading additional TUs as required.
• Monitor and coordinate deliveries for direct and indirect operations.
• Liaise with R&FU for issues with direct/special deliveries and resolve or escalate operational inconsistencies.
• Maintain and arrange dock slots per the dock plan and operational requirements.
• Identify and report operational problems and delays while escalating complex issues to senior management.
• Resolve EU/UK delivery issues, track delayed vehicles, and improve service performance metrics.
• Timely tracking of delayed vehicles into the site.
• Maintaining inbound service levels for EU/UK deliveries.
• Reducing the number and recurrence of EU/UK delaying issues.
• Adhere to company regulations and legislation on health, safety, environment, and risk management.


Required Essential Qualifications & Skills
• Strong computer literacy, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and organisational skills.
• Experience in delivering high standards of commercial awareness.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.


Desirable Qualifications & Skills
• SAP awareness.
• Automotive operational experience.
• Transport control experience.