Transportation Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: VELKON seeks a Transportation Coordinator to plan and execute cargo movement, optimizing routes and ensuring timely, safe, and efficient deliveries. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead owned or third-party fleets and ensure regulatory compliance. 2. Negotiate rates with carriers and prospect new customers. 3. Ensure compliance with transportation safety regulations. At VELKON, we transform end-to-end logistics into a competitive advantage. We optimize our clients’ supply chains through efficient freight transportation and continuous monitoring of every operation. Backed by a team with over 15 years of experience, we seek talent eager to join a high-performance environment offering top-tier support: **Transportation Coordinator** Responsible for strategic planning and tactical execution of cargo movement. The goal is to ensure goods reach their destination (customers, distribution centers, or warehouses) timely, safely, and at the lowest possible cost—leading owned or third-party fleets while ensuring compliance with MTC and SST regulations. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** * Develop and assign efficient routes to optimize fuel consumption, delivery times, and mileage. * Supervise operational staff performance, assign units, and coordinate preventive/corrective maintenance. * Conduct satellite tracking of vehicles, managing in-transit incidents (delays, accidents, mechanical failures). * Negotiate rates with third-party carriers and ensure adherence to quality standards. * Verify that both drivers and vehicles possess all valid legal documentation required for operation. * Report service levels, delivery effectiveness (OTIF), transportation costs, and schedule adherence. * Ensure compliance with safety regulations during dispatch and transit. * Prospect new customers and generate business opportunities. * Prepare technical\-commercial proposals and quotations. * Negotiate rates, contracts, and service terms. * Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers, identifying growth opportunities. **REQUIREMENTS** * Education: Bachelor’s degree or Technical Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Transportation Engineering, Logistics, or related fields. * Specialization: Certificates in Supply Chain or Warehouse Management are desirable. * Experience: Minimum 1 year in similar roles. * Intermediate Excel proficiency; GPS tracking software. * Solid knowledge of land transportation regulations, weight and dimension limits, and vehicle documentation (SOAT, inspections, driver licenses). Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Starting from S/.2,500\.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment