Transportation Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and execution of domestic and international transportation activities, ensuring timely deliveries, cost-effective solutions and excellent service to internal stakeholders and suppliers.

The role focuses on operational transportation management across road, sea, air and courier shipments while maintaining high standards of communication, documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

Freight management and implementation

• Plan and coordinate domestic and international shipments.
• Arrange road, sea, air and courier transportation.
• Select the most appropriate transportation solution based on cost, transit time and operational requirements.
• Coordinate directly with freight forwarders, transport companies, shipping lines, airlines and courier providers.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve transportation issues.
• Ensure on-time collection and delivery of materials.
• Maintain continuous communication with suppliers, internal departments and logistics partners.
• Prepare shipping instructions and transportation documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customs and transportation regulations where applicable.

Cost Management

• Obtain transportation quotations from approved suppliers.
• Compare offers and recommend the most cost-effective solution.
• Negotiate freight rates when required.
• Verify transportation invoices and related logistics charges.
• Support freight cost optimization initiatives.

Administration

• Ensure that customs procedures are correctly followed and up to date.
• Ensure that all information related to shipments, costs, and databases is accurately updated in all company IT systems.
• Maintain accurate shipment, cost, and operational data in company systems

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in transportation or freight forwarding.
• Demonstrated experience through successfully managed logistics cases/projects (portfolio or case references required).
• Experience with import and export documentation.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations, customs procedures, and transport documentation.
• Experience in multimodal transport planning (sea, road, port operations).
• Familiarity with route surveys and coordination with heavy-lift engineering teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple complex shipments simultaneously.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Fast-paced environment
• Specialization in a niche market
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous development opportunities

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. All the above are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the team to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race, or disability. All information will remain confidential to the Company and will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection legislation.