The key responsibilities of a Transport Coordinator

1. Route Planning: Develop and plan optimal transportation routes for cost-efficiency and timely delivery.

2. Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule shipments to ensure timely pickup and delivery of goods.

3. Carrier Coordination: Communicate with carriers to arrange transportation and negotiate rates.

4. Client Communication: Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing updates on shipment status and addressing any concerns.

5. Internal Coordination: Work closely with internal departments (sales, warehouse, customer service) to coordinate logistics activities.

6. Documentation Management: Prepare and manage all necessary transportation documentation, including TCN, shipping manifests, and customs declarations.

7. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, national, and international transportation regulations and customs requirements.

8. Shipment Tracking: Monitor and track shipments throughout the transportation process to ensure timely delivery.

9. Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any issues that arise during transit, such as delays, rerouting, or damages.

10. Reporting: Prepare and present reports on transportation metrics, costs, and performance to management.

11. Cost Control: Monitor and manage transportation costs to stay within budget.

12. Rate Negotiation: Negotiate rates with carriers and service providers to achieve cost savings.

13. Vendor Relations: Build and maintain relationships with transportation vendors and carriers.

14. Contract Management: Manage contracts with carriers and service providers, ensuring terms and conditions are met.

15. Safety Compliance: Ensure that all transportation activities adhere to safety standards and regulations.

16. Quality Control: Monitor the quality of goods during transportation and address any quality issues promptly.

17. Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks in the transportation process and develop mitigation strategies.

18. Contingency Planning: Prepare and implement contingency plans to address unexpected disruptions or emergencies

19. Service Improvement: Gather client feedback and implement improvements to enhance service quality.

The candidate should be a graduate with at least 3 to 4 years of similar experience in any GCC countries.

The candidate should be proficient in Arabic, English, and Hindi.