Logistics and Transport Coordinator at MG Vowgas Group

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange efficient delivery routes and dispatch drivers.
• Track vehicle locations to monitor drivers and find efficient routes.
• Act as the first port of call for drivers
• Help load and unload goods from distribution trucks/vehicles.
• Audit goods for inconsistencies or defects
• Safely store goods by following proper storage procedures by Warehouse
• Collaborate with senior employees, such as transportation managers, to find ways to make the transportation process more efficient.
• Oversee port clearance, such as load needs, loading/offloading capabilities, and shipping configurations.
• Create and maintain transportation paperwork, such as driver vehicle inspection reporting (DVIR), trip reports, driver logs, and fuel request, invoices, receipts, vehicle maintenance reports….
• Report and maintain key performance indicators regarding mileages, fuel tax reporting, shipment details, stock levels, on-time delivery, and defects.
• Maintain and respond to complaints or feedback from staff and drivers, directing them to suitable parties if necessary.
• Review driver time sheets for payroll
• Document driver concerns and driver policy violations
• Manage and co-ordinate logistics including arranging transport, storage, delivery and arrange administration between suppliers and clients.
• Produce logistics schedules and reports and communicate updates and any concerns to relevant parties.
• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs.
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product and personnel transit or delivery.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or staff and client issues, vehicle maintenance and refer to manager when required.
• Adhere to any health, safety and environmental and Company policies and procedures to ensure safety and wellbeing of self, other staff and visitors.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Commercial, financial and customer focus with a full understanding of how failure impacts costs, customer satisfaction and business reputation
• Analytical with problem solving and organizational skills.
• Good planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities.
• Project management skills
• Good team player
• Excellent attention to detail skills