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Transport Administration Supervisor

Posted: 29/06/26
Recruiter:MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK)
Reference:3129975371
Type:Permanent
Salary:Competitive
Location:Ipswich, Suffolk
Description:

Transport Administration Supervisor

Full time, permanent

We are looking for a confident and organised Transport Administration Supervisor to support team performance, manage workloads, and ensure accurate processing of line haulage, supplier payments, and invoices while liaising with internal teams and suppliers.

How you will help us and what you can expect

  • Continually develop and improve individual and team efficiency and performance.
  • Hold monthly one-to-one meetings and quarterly team meetings.
  • Ensure training and development plans are in place for each team member and support in line with performance development reviews.
  • Guide, coach and empower the team to achieve business excellence and ensure a confident and progressive department
  • Contribute to a positive work climate through a flexible attitude to work and support for colleagues and other team members
  • Maximize Operational efficiency and the elimination of avoidable cost/waste/loss
  • Ensure all applicable costs are invoiced accurately and timely
  • Take queries generated via QMS to a final resolution, maximising recovery where possible.
  • Take queries generated via Fiori to a final resolution, maximising recovery where possible.
  • Ensure weekly / monthly KPI's are consistently achieved, including RCN production with weekly finalization within required timeframe.
  • Review regular audits ensuring accuracy of costs paid
  • Maintain haulier tariffs both within SharePoint and Internal software packages.
  • Updating and reconciliation of Geneva run IAN software
  • Full review of departmental procedures making recommendations for efficiency improvements
  • Support the Transport Administration Manager with process improvements to ensure that productivities and improvements are delivered within the team.

Skills and experience you'll bring to us

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maximize the skills and productivity of the team
  • Ability to prioritize workloads
  • Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
  • Previous supervisory/management experience preferred, ideally within transport / logistics
  • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft packages essential, including Word and Excel
  • High attention to detail
  • Flexible attitude and approach

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Life Assurance - 4x salary
  • 22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve
  • Free parking (within walking distance from the office)
  • On-site artisan restaurant
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
  • Buy or sell holiday scheme
  • Christmas club saving
  • MSC Cruises friends and family discount
  • Full induction day and training provided
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Dress for the day policy/modern office environment

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