Senior Transport Coordinator M - F H/F AGL Group

The Senior Transport Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring transportation activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of goods. The role involves managing transport operations, fleet utilization, transporter relationships, compliance, and service delivery while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

1. Transport Planning & Coordination
- Coordinate daily transport operations and truck allocations.
- Plan vehicle utilization to optimize fleet capacity and minimize costs.
- Monitor dispatch schedules and ensure timely delivery of cargo.
- Coordinate with warehouses, customers, and transport providers to ensure smooth operations.
- Manage route planning and load optimization initiatives.

2. Fleet & Transporter Management
- Monitor transporter performance against agreed KPIs.
- Maintain relationships with transport service providers and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
- Ensure sufficient truck availability to meet business demand.
- Track fleet utilization, turnaround time, and vehicle productivity.
- Support contract management and transporter onboarding processes.

3. Operational Monitoring
- Monitor shipments from loading to final delivery.
- Investigate delivery delays, accidents, and service failures.
- Implement corrective actions to improve transport performance.
- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of transport activities.
- Manage escalation of operational challenges affecting service delivery.

4. Cost Control & Budget Management
- Monitor transport costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Validate transport invoices and supporting documentation.

5. Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with transport regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
- Monitor vehicle licensing, insurance, permits, and statutory compliance.
- Promote a strong safety culture among drivers and transporters.
- Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
- Ensure compliance with road safety and cargo handling standards.

6. Reporting & Performance Management
-Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly transport performance reports.
- Analyse operational data and provide management insights.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) including: On-Time Delivery, Vehicle Utilization, Turnaround Time, Fleet Availability.

7. Stakeholder Management
-Liaise with Internal customers i.e. Freight Forwarding Operators regarding delivery schedules and service issues.
- Coordinate with warehouse, Freight Forwarding Operators and supply chain teams on delivery schedules
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.