About the role
Transport coordinators play a vital role in logistics and the transport sector by streamlining and optimizing transport flows. They may have a background in logistics or transport planning, often through vocational college or university education. Their work is central to ensuring that goods and services are delivered in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.Responsibilities
Transport coordinators are responsible for planning and coordinating transport activities. They ensure that deliveries occur on time, to the right place, and in the most efficient way. They also handle communication between different parties, such as drivers, warehouse staff, and customers.Skills and tools
Transport coordinators must have good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. They often use transport management systems (TMS) and other IT tools to plan routes and monitor deliveries. Knowledge in geographic information systems (GIS) can also be relevant. Common competencies demanded by employers are logistik, transportplanering and sap applikationsplattform.