Transport Administrator

Job Description:

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Administrator to join our team within Vistry Works, at our Bardon factory in Coalville, Leicestershire. As our Transport Administrator, you will support the logistics team creating daily POs for hauliers based on the delivery plan and sending daily schedule updates to hauliers including load references.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• The ability to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuously improving working methods
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• The ability to work well within a team environment
• Previous experience in a Dispatch/Logistics role
• Experience with 3PL
• Confident communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Excel/Word
• Strong time management skills

Desirable…

• Experience in Dynamics 365
• Experience in manufacturing
• Have a proficient level of skill with conducting an array of IT tasks, and will strive to remain up to date with the use of required software

More about the Transport Administrator role…

• Creating Daily POs for Hauliers based on the delivery plan.
• Sending Daily Schedule Updates to hauliers including load references.
• Creating WO & Pick lists for Ancillaries, SP and Kits.
• Receipting Haulage POs on completion of delivery.
• Invoice Matching and resolving invoice queries as required.
• Attending Finance Meetings and reporting predicted Haulier expenditure to the Logistics Manager.
• Responding to Contracts Manager queries and providing support/updates as required.
• Liaising with Yard Supervisors, Loaders and Security to ensure Safe and timely Loading practices are achieved.
• Supporting the Outbound Co-ordinator; creating delivery and loading documents as required. Providing absence cover and support for shipping within D365.
• Supporting Month End and Stock Take activities.

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

#LI-WS1