Transport Supervisor

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Here at BevChain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linfox, we are leaders in beverage supply chain solutions. As industry specialists, we partner with major customers, including some of Australia's top beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage brands. Our mission is to provide our customers with a competitive advantage through industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Linfox is Asia Pacific's largest privately owned logistics business, and BevChain benefits from Linfox's extensive scale, resources and logistics network. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join us at BevChain.

The Transport Supervisor is tasked with efficiently implementing the daily night load plan for bulk and route deliveries, aiming to minimise costs and enhance equipment utilisation across the Melbourne metropolitan area. Specifically tailored to the Customer Mentone Operation, this position entails collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including BevChain drivers, subcontractors, and the tier one beverage customer to ensure utmost customer satisfaction. The goal is to optimise all delivery opportunities and establish processes with dispatch/receiving facilities to uphold high levels of on-time performance and continuous improvement. This is a permanent night-shift role (Monday – Friday, 9pm – 5am) with flexibility required for peak periods.

• Effectively allocate and schedule drivers/subcontractors predominately to distribution centres to achieve daily workloads promptly and cost-effectively
• Supervise subcontractors and fleet requirements to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of daily workloads
• Manage all transport documentation, including load weight/time, constraints, PODs, driver run sheets, transfers, and RDOs
• Maintain close communication and regularly update the on-site customer to ensure seamless execution
• Ensure all KPI reports are precise and aligned with customer expectations
• Maintain and foster a cooperative relationship among operational, transport, and administrative staff within BevChain and the customer
• Review and coordinate next day loads for the drivers to commence the following day
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and compliance by actively participating in risk management, audits, work site visits, SWATs, and site discussions

• Demonstrated experience as a Transport Allocator/Scheduler in a busy logistics environment
• In-depth understanding of load configurations, weights, and truck trailer type allocation
• Proficiency in MS Suite and utilising a TMS and WMS
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Good knowledge of compliance requirements (CoR, OH&S, fatigue, mass limits)
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• A relevant qualification in logistics, business, or supply chain (Cert IV or above desirable)

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives; with diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures encouraged to apply.

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume. We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

You will be required to meet BevChain's employment criteria, which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and a full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers