Kyla Johnstone
Aberdeenshire
Summary
A highly organised and adaptable logistics administrator with 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced transport environment at Dyce Carriers. Skilled in transport planning, administrative coordination, and finance processes, with a strong understanding of fleet operations and customer service requirements. Proven ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively across teams, and contribute to efficient transport planning and scheduling. Seeking to progress into a permanent Transport Planner role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Transport administrator
Dyce Carriers Ltd
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2023.04 - Current
- Manage administrative tasks across departments like transport, finance, and workshop.
- Coordinate local transport planning by scheduling drivers and vehicles.
- Communicate with customers about pricing, delivery times, and queries.
- Ensure all relevant information, including trailer locations and invoices, is accessible to other depots and departments.
- Maintaining accurate records using internal systems and Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Teams and Word).
- Using TMS such as Stirling and Cyrus to regularly to book jobs, appoint the designated driver and then provide proof of delivery to customers.
- Working in a time sensitive environment ensuring deadlines are met while still proving a high quality service to customers.
- Handling finance related admin including sending invoices and proof of delivery, data entry, checking monthly supplier statements and filing.
- Supporting workshop operations including booking subcontractor inspections and MOTs onto the TMS ensuring all details are correct and managing the relevant paperwork ensuring all documents are up to date.
Counter assistant
Sea Salt & Sole
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2022.11 - 2023.05
- Delivered excellent customer service during peak hours in a fast paced and high demand environment.
- Demonstrated reliability and flexibility with shifts changing on a weekly rota.
- Worked as part of a team to manage busy periods and deep cleaning the shop at the end of every shift, ensuring this was done in the most efficient way possible.
Education
HNC - Business
North East Scotland College
Aberdeen, Aberdeen CityDyce Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City /2017 - /2023
Skills
- Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication
- Fleet management knowledge
- Organised and efficient
- Multitasking and time management
Timeline
Transport administrator
Dyce Carriers Ltd
2023.04 - Current
Counter assistant
Sea Salt & Sole
2022.11 - 2023.05
Dyce Academy
/2017 - /2023
HNC - Business
North East Scotland College