Transport Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Organization and coordination of European road freight in accordance with applicable legal regulations, guidelines set forth in SOPs, IOPs and agreed KPIs.
• Planning and scheduling of FTL/LTL transports, as well as managing all ad‑hoc and urgent interruptions.
• Maintenance of internal and third‑party systems.
• Preparation of all required documents in German and English.
• Follow‑up on customs formalities.
• Monitoring of haulier performance.
• Cost‑conscious handling / transport orders allocation.
• Invoicing support.
• Being an active member of the WnD (Warehousing and Distribution) team, building up and maintaining good relationships with all internal stakeholders.
• Building up professional relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Handling of customer complaints / claims.
• Taking ownership of identifying improvement areas, providing solutions and alternatives.
• Continuous development to upgrade own skills and support the company’s strategy.
• Active contribution to the team’s objectives/targets/KPIs and the overall company’s goals.
• Providing support to management (business insights, reports or analysis).

Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to independently organize and structure daily work and manage the workload in a timely manner.
• High sense of urgency and ability to prioritize time‑critical tasks.
• Capability to work under time pressure and cope with stressful situations.
• Multitasking – working on several tasks at the same time.
• Open‑minded and creative attitude with willingness to promote change.
• Willingness to learn and ability to grasp quickly new tasks.
• Ease in exploring new IT systems.
• Personal ability to build strong relationships with others.
• High degree of empathy, assertiveness and confidence.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Team player and proactive approach.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
• German and English language skills.
• Experience in European Forwarding / Road Freight sector is an advantage.

Legal Statement

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