Transport Coordinator

Company : Bidvest International Logistics

Job Type : Full Time

Gauteng

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Transport Coordinator

BIL seeks to employ a Transport Coordinator who will ensure goods and materials move through the supply chain to their intended destination in a timeous and efficient manner. The successful candidate for this role will be required to use their superior organization and problem-solving skills to optimize delivery routes, manage inventory to prepare for shipping, and ensure drivers meet delivery deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

Matric or equivalent
4-5 years experience in a similar position
Knowledge of scheduling and planning
Diploma/ Degree in Transport management or Supply chain management will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning & Organising

Ensure that all clients are kept updated wrt to their deliveries with expected time of arrival, delays etc via email and telephonic discussion
Ensure that all drivers are contacted and kept updated wrt to their progress and delivery changes
Ensure that all relevant and correct documentation is handed to the driver prior to each upliftment
Ensure that the predeparture and debriefing of all drivers is adhered to
Ensure that all drivers hand in all relevant documentation pertaining to their respective deliveries
Ensure all drivers trip sheets, pods are scrutinised for any damages, deliveries not done etc
Respond to all telephone calls regarding breakdowns, accidents, delays etc.
Liaise with loading and offloading sites wrt to any delays that you may be faced with
Keep your superior updated at all times wrt to progress or delays wrt to any deliveries
Check availabilty of vessels and ensure cargo is uplifted within the specified time frame to avoid any storage/demurrage charges

2. Administration