Transportation Specialist
Posted 6 days 20 hours ago by Quality Personnel Services Limited
Keep goods moving. Keep operations sharp.
We're looking for a detail-driven, solutions-focused Transportation Specialist to join a fast-paced logistics operation in Kiln Farm. If you thrive on solving problems, coordinating moving parts, and keeping shipments on track, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
What You'll Do
You'll be at the heart of daily transport operations-ensuring shipments move efficiently, accurately, and compliantly across all modes.
- Coordinate, monitor, and optimise the movement of goods for timely, cost-effective delivery
- Communicate with carriers, vendors, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly
- Resolve transit issues and shipping discrepancies quickly and effectively
- Maintain accurate documentation including Bills of Lading, shipping forms, and compliance paperwork
- Ensure adherence to UK customs, export documentation, and post-Brexit trade requirements
- Process claims, tracers, Proof of Delivery requests, and invoice approvals
- Reconcile freight invoices and investigate billing discrepancies
- Manage inbound and outbound LTL and full truckload shipments
- Support carrier compliance, onboarding, and documentation processes
What You'll Bring
- Experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sharp attention to detail
- Confidence working with systems such as Oracle, DMS, or similar platforms
- Solid understanding of freight, invoicing, and carrier requirements
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' customer service experience
- At least 2 years in transportation/logistics/supply chain or similar field
- Strong numerical and data-handling ability (billing/invoicing)
- Comfortable working across office and warehouse environments
Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 6th year running!).
Please note due to the volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application.