Cross-border Transport Coordinator Support

Company Description

stow is one of the leading suppliers of storage solutions. Our core activity is the development, manufacturing, and installation of top-quality racking systems for the storage of palletized or small goods and longer items, as well as mezzanine structures.

Job Description

Based in Ovar, Portugal, you will support the transport coordination, focusing mainly on maritime exports (cross-border transports).

Main Responsibilities:

• Check transport needs and requirements, calculate load dimensions, prepare transport schedule considering the number of work hours required, tonnage spread per day, etc., and report accomplishment daily.
• Prepare and verify required transport documents (packing lists, export documents, etc.), assuring compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.
• Closely follow up on the status of shipments to load, namely if all materials are available to load, if the transport is on time, etc., taking actions to mitigate any deviations and reporting changes to internal stakeholders.
• If necessary, arrange express shipments and external storage.
• Validate transport invoices, including surcharges related to cancellation, waiting time costs, etc., informing the internal stakeholders and supporting the decision if the surcharge is accepted/rejected.
• Handle complaints related to transport delays in close cooperation with internal stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot any transportation issues that may arise and provide solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
• User-level knowledge of ERPs, namely SAP or InforLN.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid English language skills, both verbal and written (French is a plus).
• Resident in Ovar or nearby area.

Additional Information

What Can We Provide You?

• Working closely together with other rack stars in an open and enthusiastic culture.
• An attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in an international environment.