We are looking for a Transport Coordinator on a 9-12 month Fixed Term Contract based in Cork, Ireland.
You will be involved in managing and coordinating the transportation and logistics operations playing a key role in route planning, vehicle scheduling and driver communication and fleet maintenance.
About the role
- Assign approved service provider for transportation based on the approved carrier matrix, mode, service level, and cost efficiency to meet the customer’s expectations.
- Proactively works with operations to identify shipments of risk of not meeting secure dates based on mode, service level, miles, equipment type.
- Tracking vehicles using the GPS software
- Tender to Carriers and confirm scheduled & actual pick-up times.
- Consolidate shipments to ensure efficiency and cost savings.
- Work with providers on shipment recoveries as needed.
- Communicate cost effective transportation options.
- Work closely with the warehouse team on scheduling and prioritization of shipments.
- Report, monitor and analyze carrier performance to ensure compliance with service metrics.
- Meet and exceed the established goals for on-time pick-up and delivery
Your Key Skills:
- Previous experience in transportation or logistics with ability to handle problem resolution in a timely manner.
- Transport planning, customs and white glove experience will ensure the candidate will get great experience from this role.
- Confident, good communication skills and telephone manner.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
- PC literate.
- Customer service oriented.
- Ability to work to targets and under pressure.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
To Change What's Possible For Everyone
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Skills Required
- Previous experience in transportation or logistics
- Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner
- Transport planning experience
- Customs experience
- White glove transportation experience
- Confident communication skills and professional telephone manner
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- PC literacy
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work to targets and under pressure
DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DP World and has not been reviewed or approved by DP World.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
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What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
