Transport Coordinator
Posted: 6 days ago
Job Description
Essity – a leading global hygiene and health company and the home of brands like Libero, TENA, Libresse, Tork, Sorbact and JOBST is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for you who are service-minded and collaborative. Do you want to make a difference in a dynamic organization where you get to build relationships with people from all over the world? Are you passionate about Supply Chain, Logistics and Coordination? If yes, then this role as Transport Coordinator might be an opportunity just for you.We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.About The RoleAs a Transport Coordinator, you will act as a spider in the web between all parties involved in transport management; Central Transport Planning, Customer service, Supply Service, Warehouse operations and our carriers. You will support the daily transport-planning operations, work with projects/activities to improve the transport management processes and the cooperation between all involved parties. Following up on carrier performance will also be part of your activities and you will contribute to some projects driven by the distribution team (e.g. transport tender, improvement projects).This position will be based in Gothenburg or Falkenberg.Main Accountabilities And ResponsibilitiesFirst escalation level in case of transport issues, local go-to personDirect contact between regional Essity business, Central Transport Planning and Carriers (daily operations and troubleshooting)Daily coordination with warehousesCoordination with Customer ServiceCommunication with Supply Service and replenishment hub.Follow up on carrier performance.Service level follow-up (including root cause analysis).Manage none-conformities (processes, systems, carriers, master data) and solve issues during the planning processIT-issue resolution on a day-to-day basisSupports System and Process DevelopmentsReview / propose improvements on transport planning scopeWhat You NeedTo be successful in the role you need to be a communicative team-player who operates with a positive and pragmatic can-do attitude. It is also important to be able to handle ambiguity and complexity where you often need to manage several topics in parallel.Preferably 3+ years Transport Management experience with understanding of end-to-end delivery processUniversity degree or apprenticeship in Supply Chain / Transport or equivalent work experience in transport and warehouse operationsTroubleshooting skillsPeople management skillsExcellent English and Swedish language skills, both written and oral.SAP and Transport Management System (Blue Yonder) key userBusiness Application KnowledgeSupply Chain process and logistics know-howTransport ManagementCross-functional understandingFurthermore, we believe you are passionate about people, processes and about providing excellent support towards stakeholders, colleagues and third parties.Additonal informationInterested? If you are up for the challenge and think this sounds like you, apply today! Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail.What We Can Offer YouOur purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with UsApplication End Date:04 nov. 2025Job Requisition ID:Essity257482
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