Transport Co-ordinatorat CDW Careers (UK)

JOB TITLE: Transport Co-ordinator

DEPARTMENT: Logistics

RESPONSIBLE TO: Logistics & Compliance Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY

CDW have a permanent position available for a Transport Co-ordinator to work with our Logistics team within our UK distribution centre.

You will be joining a team of 5 Logistics Specialists/Co-ordinators working on our dedicated & white glove transport from our UK & Netherlands facilities.

You will work collaboratively to identify areas of improvement within processes and highlighting to leadership as well as supporting the development of processes to be proactive, efficient & scalable.

You will handle queries, escalations, issues and communicate with the relevant stakeholders & CDW partners as required.

Given the nature of our work we can have regular changes affecting any of the destinations we ship to and as such you will work to update internal documentation and databases should import requirements change and develop

The successful candidate be able to demonstrate an excellent track record showing a high level of attention to detail with experience in Dangerous Goods & Export Licence processes as well as all other processes and be an advocate for new and current processes.

You will be able to flex between day-to-day work to assist other Logistics Specialists as required having excellent time management skills and have an excellent ability to prioritise tasks appropriately and where not possible be able to flexibly put in overtime to complete all daily tasks.

KEY DUTIES

Utilisation of in-house systems (NAVision)

Working with CDW’s Logistics Partners and internal teams to co-ordinate standard & specialist white glove deliveries within and between UK & EU & intra-EU via Road, Sea & Air Freight

Performing daily function within SLA’s and processes provided ensuring all orders & project are delivered per client’s deadlines & requirements and any issues reported proactively and fully to all internal stakeholders

Adhering to and adapting to new logistics processes as and when they are implemented

Scheduling of orders & floor capacity of department to ensure timely departure of orders and timely collection of orders to ensure minimal impact to wider operation

Raising of export documents ensuring a high level of attention to detail & compliance with customs procedures

Ensuring dangerous goods orders are arranged & notified to partners in full compliance with ADR/IMDG/IATA regulations

Identification & classification of products commodity codes for export

Shipping export licence products in adherence with compliance processes

Ensure recordkeeping is maintained in line with HMRC requirements

Cost optimisation without impact to service levels

Keeping Sales up to date with progress of orders through to delivery

Taking ownership of problems through to resolution and ensuring proactive approach to problems

Completing other tasks as and when assigned

Adhering to and adapting to new logistics processes as and when they are implemented

Support with covering responsibilities of absent Specialists/Co-ordinators

Following of on-site HSE & Security Policies

Ensure daily routines are followed & to maintain a high level of housekeeping

Advocate of CDW Way & CDW Values
 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Logistics, Road Haulage or Freight Forwarding background
• Dangerous Goods experience/qualifications advantageous
• Proficiency with MS Office, Teams & strong knowledge of Excel advantageous

 PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Quality focused with excellent attention to detail
• Methodical & analytically minded
• Exceptional problem-solving skills & results driven
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to communicate with logistical & non-logistical audiences in a confident, positive & enthusiastic manner at all times
• Tolerant and dependable under pressure
• Able to demonstrate adaptability in response to changing needs, priorities & deadlines
• Passionate about your work and making a difference