Vacant job

Do you want to work in a global supply chain where your contribution directly impacts the timely delivery of materials to recipients worldwide? In this role, you will be an essential part of an international team that ensures smooth and efficient transportation every day. We are looking for someone who wants to work operationally with coordination, follow-up, and continuous improvements in transport and logistics. Read on!

About the position

We at Perido are now looking for a transport coordinator on behalf of our client, a well-known company in the automotive industry. You will be based in the office located in Gothenburg.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring material transports to recipients worldwide. The work is carried out in close collaboration with carriers, terminal operators, and receiving units. You will manage operational flows and documentation, follow up on deviations, and contribute to an efficient and reliable logistics flow. The role involves continuous interaction with both internal and external stakeholders and also includes participation in improvement activities related to the supply chain.

Examples of tasks:

• Book transport capacity for sea and road transport
• Issue and manage transport documentation
• Update business systems with transport and delivery data
• Coordinate flows via cross-dock terminal
• Identify and manage deviations in the material flow
• Inform recipients of any changes or disruptions in deliveries
• Act as a point of contact for operational questions related to material transports
• Participate in follow-up meetings regarding transport performance
• Represent the logistics function in operational collaboration meetings
• Contribute to improvement work to streamline processes and flows

Your qualities

The role of transport coordinator suits you if you are detail-oriented and have a proactive work approach. You thrive in a collaborative environment where you have a lot of contact with both internal and external parties. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for handling daily issues and deviations. Experience or understanding of lean principles is an advantage, especially in the work with continuous improvements. You are proactive and contribute to driving the work forward in a dynamic and global context.

Are you our next star?

We look forward to reading your application, warmly welcome it today!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, engineering, or economics, or advanced vocational training in the logistics field
• Experience in shipping and/or freight forwarding
• Good knowledge of Office 365 and analytical tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, and Qlik
• Experience in transport document administration
• Ability to communicate fluently in spoken and written Swedish and English

Scope and start date

Full-time, consulting assignment until 2026-02-28. Start date 2025-09-01.

Application

Applications are made on our website perido.se/. Click the apply button in the ad for the current position and fill in your details and attach your CV. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as selection is ongoing. Please note that some information regarding the assignment and/or the client company may have been deliberately omitted from the ad; you will receive all the information you need only upon contact with the responsible recruiter.

Most questions or concerns can be answered at perido.se/faq/. If you still haven't found the answer you are looking for, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and one of our recruitment communicators will respond. Always include the job reference number 35323 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications on our website and that we cannot respond to inquiries about your status in the process.

About Perido

Why is the company called Perido? It comes from the Latin word Peridoneus which means “well matched.” Matching our consultants' skills and career direction with our clients' needs is what we do best! Perido is a consulting and recruitment company in the white-collar sector that helps you take the next step in your career, and our vision is for everyone to thrive and be engaged at work. We have steadily grown since our start in 2003 and have over 1500 employees across the country, including about fifty internal employees at our headquarters in Stockholm and Gothenburg. As a consultant with us, you will be an important part of our organization, and you will grow with us by enhancing your skills in our clients' organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/.