Description
Davies Turner have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator to join the team.
Location: Birmingham, B46 1DT
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours
Deadline: Friday 28th March 2025 – 17:30 hrs
About Us:
Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 18 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £250 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.
Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator – The Role:
Davies Turner is looking for a Trainee Logistics Coordinator to maintain the effective running of the company’s international shipping and transport services, ensuring that they run on time and in a cost effective manner.
The Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator would maintain strong working partner relationships with a view to improving business volumes and support.
Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator – Key Responsibilities:
– To demonstrate a professional, helpful and positive manner whilst maintaining a high standard of support and service at all times
– To be a central point of contact offering a high standard of service and support to the Partners, by providing accurate and appropriate information
– To arrange the transport of import/export shipments, and ensure all jobs are correctly shipped, processed and delivered to schedule
– Arrange international shipping and transport documentation
– Monitor the progress of movements and resolve problems which could contribute to transit delays, and updating Customer Relationship Teams with relevant information
– Plan loads in the most effective and cost effective manner, working with other branches and Local Planning Office and co-loading where appropriate
– To alert the Manager/Supervisor of any pending claims and collate information to process any claims promptly and professionally, in accordance with Company procedures
– To build and maintain effective business relationships with colleagues throughout the business, working closely with the Warehouse regarding loading/off-loading instructions to ensure the customer’s requirements are met
Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator – You:
– Previous office admin experience beneficial but not essential
– Ability to prioritise
– Ability to adapt to change
– Excellent problem solving skills
– Willingness to learn new skills
– Excellent command of the English language
In addition, you will also need the right to work in the UK – we are not able to sponsor work permits.
Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator – Benefits:*
– Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
– Life cover
– Profit related pay
– Defined contribution pension scheme
– Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme
– Private healthcare
– Car parking
– Employee Assistance Programme
– Industry recognised training
* Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period
Closing Date: Friday 28th March 2025
To apply for this exciting Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator opportunity, please submit your CV now
