Reporting to: Transport Manager
Reference: R9217
Role OverviewA Transport Coordinator at ForFarmers plays a key role in ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of bulk feed deliveries and collections across the South of the UK. Working closely with the Transport Manager, Planning teams, Mill Production, and Blend facilities. Providing support for a smooth, reliable service to both internal and external stakeholders.
The role centres around coordinating both ForFarmers’ bulk fleet and associated subcontractors, executing the transport plan, aligned with operational targets, customer needs ensuring full compliance.
Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Transport Operations
- Oversee day-to-day transport activity, ensuring scheduled deliveries are completed on time and in full (OTIF).
- Complete driver de-briefs, ensuring all paperwork is accurate, concise, and correctly filed.
- Resolve operational issues promptly to maintain the highest level of customer service.
- Use transport systems including Ortec, Flexipod, Volvo Connect, and SAP.
Planning & Coordination
- Work closely with Transport Planners to support the creation of effective transport plans.
- Ensure adequate resource is available and communicate any delays or issues in a timely manner.
- Provide absence relief for the planning team, routing vehicles, allocating driver resources, and planning deliveries in line with transport and UFAS legislation.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and customer service teams to optimise utilisation of operational assets.
Haulier & Driver Engagement
- Liaise with third-party hauliers to ensure delivery performance standards are met.
- Strengthen communication with drivers and mill planners to improve operational efficiency.
- Support the Driver Assessor with training needs and initiatives aimed at improving driver performance.
Performance, Compliance & Administration
- Drive continuous improvement of OTIF performance and report any failings to the Transport Manager.
- Build strong relationships with key service providers and support the Transport Manager in managing vehicle repairs to minimise downtime.
- Carry out driver and vehicle gate checks to ensure compliance.
- Create purchase order requests and receipt goods using the P2P system.
- Report health & safety incidents and behavioural observations via the ForFarmers Integrum system.
- Assist the Transport Manager with general administrative tasks as required
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