Job title: Dispatch Coordinator l Construction Materials
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: North Melbourne
Job published: 20-11-2024
Job ID: 42558
Contact name: Zach Warburton
Contact email: Zach@aptus.com.au

Job Description

About the Role: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dispatch Coordinator to join a team in Keilor East. This company is a leading supplier of high-quality timber and building materials, with a focus on innovation and superior service, we pride ourselves on delivering materials on time, in full, and tailored to customer needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional with experience in warehousing and logistics to contribute to a thriving business.

What is on Offer:

  • A salary package of $60,000-65,000+ Superannuation, dependant on experience 

  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development. 

  • The chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and oversee all deliveries, ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and in full.

  • Maintain the pick and dispatch system, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date records.

  • Schedule and optimize drivers' daily runs, including coordinating crane trucks, flat tray/hand unload trucks, and utes.

  • Minimize transport costs by planning efficient delivery schedules.

  • Conduct order checks before loading to ensure accuracy.

  • Monitor delivery status and driver locations using vehicle tracking systems.

  • Communicate with customers to confirm delivery times, advise on back orders, and address special delivery requirements.

  • Collaborate with the sales team and yard supervisor to coordinate scheduled deliveries and address stock issues.

  • Work with the Operations Manager to identify and implement improvements in dispatch processes.

What we are looking for:

  • Experience: Previous experience in dispatch, warehousing, or logistics, ideally in the timber or building materials industry.

  • Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in managing systems, schedules, and orders.

  • Communication Skills: Strong ability to liaise with customers, drivers, and internal teams.

  • Organizational Skills: A proven track record of efficiently scheduling and coordinating complex logistics.

  • Problem-Solving: A mindset geared toward continual improvement and finding innovative solutions.

  • Team Leadership: Experience fostering a positive workplace culture and gaining respect from diverse teams.

Highly Coveted Experience:

  • Proficiency in dispatch management systems or vehicle tracking tools (e.g., BARRY or similar).

  • Understanding of the building materials industry or related logistics operations.

  • Forklift license (desirable but not essential).

 

If you have Logistics or Warehousing experience, with a high level of attention to detail and feel your experiences match those described in this advertisement, we would love to hear from you, please follow the steps below!

Next Steps: For further details about this position or to explore other opportunities with Aptus and our clients please contact Zach Warburton via email at zach@aptus.com.au. To apply, simply click the "Apply" button. 

Rest assured, all correspondence is handled with the utmost confidentiality. Even if this particular role doesn't align with your current objectives, please feel free to reach out, as not all available opportunities are advertised. We look forward to hearing from you!