Transport Administrator

2 days ago


Runcorn, Halton, United Kingdom PPG Full time

Runcorn
Full Time | Permanent
Scope of the position
Be part of the Runcorn transport operations ensuring customer orders are shipped as stated & scheduled, ensuring all related shipping paperwork is produced & communicated to the Freight Forwarders, ensuring the department is run efficiently and safely to meet the demands of PPG Runcorn's customers.

Transport Administrator Main Accountabilities

  • Efficiently works within a busy dispatch department
  • Liaise with production & supply chain team to ensure required inventory is available for shipping as per agreed delivery timelines.
  • Maintain Production Meeting T2 minutes to ensure available inventory is available for shipping.
  • Liaise with freight forwarders to plan & book shipments to meet agreed delivery timelines
  • Helping to answer customer queries on shipment tracking, ETA of shipment and any other shipment queries
  • To confirm/assist in any shipping paperwork queries supplied to the Freight Forwarders.
  • To create provide Certificates of Origin for identified Export Shipments.
  • To provide copy AWB/BL for all air/sea freight shipments as required.
  • Performs administrative duties such as answering phones, updating records, and providing excellent customer service
  • Maintaining organized shipping records, including statements of origin, shipping costs, products shipped, and receipt dates.
  • Adhere to and manage the health and safety guidelines as determined by the Health and Safety Policy and the findings of any subsequent risk assessments.
  • Plan / Manage carrier arrivals for inbound / outbound shipments; ensuring drivers have all correct paperwork on arrival & departure.
  • Liaise with Customer Service, Production Manager, Shift Managers and Production Planner regarding any potential issues.
  • Carry out additional administration duties as reasonably required.

Knowledge, Skills And Qualification
The positions requires:

  • Comfortable working in a fast paced environment to tight deadlines
  • Time management skills and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a fast paced, high achieving team
  • Ability to process/manage Lean principles such as FIFO
  • Computer literacy required including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
  • Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Success Factors

  • Focus on results and drive change attitude
  • Build trust and respect
  • Understand market and customer perspective
  • Plan & organize, communicate and share information, effectively manage the team, promote teamwork, build strong work relationships
  • Strong positive influence attitude
  • Manage complexity and capability to deal with ambiguity

About Us...
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.



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