Freight Allocator
5 days ago
**Job no**: 50013428
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Melbourne - North, Melbourne - West
- Permanent, full-time role with flexibility to work from home
- Based at Essendon Fields enjoy work life balance with great hours
- Join a fun and supportive team culture in a dynamic environment
Visy is powering the circular economy, by providing sustainable, digitally advanced supply chain solutions. We combine our substantial volume, footprint and infrastructure - rooted in our 75 years of manufacturing experience, to provide customised logistics solutions to the industrial, beverage and consumer goods sectors. Offering a range of logistics services from warehousing, contract logistics, linehaul, intermodal transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics, we do logistics differently.
Reporting to the National Freight Hub Manager, as a Freight Allocator you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of third-party transport carriers. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as procurement, compliance, & planning to ensure delivery and pick-ups are executed on time. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is customer centric, enjoys a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has a flair for problem solving.
**What you'll do**:
- Coordinate freight movements across Visy Industries locations and for external customers.
- Work with fleet controllers to ensure high asset utilisation.
- Use strong analytical skills to plan and optimise resource allocation.
- Schedule operations to meet customer demands, prioritising our fleet’s availability.
- Maintain open communication with customers and carriers, providing updates on any delays.
- Manage multiple priorities and resolve issues in a clear, methodical way.
- Build strong relationships with carriers, customers, and internal teams to secure cost-effective transport solutions.
- Promote teamwork to consolidate loads efficiently and maximise resource use.
**What You Will Bring**:
- Prior experience in a Transport Allocation or Customer centric role within the Transport & Logistics industry.
- Proficiency in transport management systems.
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to plan resources systemically and problem-solve to find the best solution.
- A flexible, easy-going attitude and can work under pressure while multi-tasking.
**What you’ll love when you join us**:
- **Sustainability**: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- **Supportive Environment**: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- **Work life Balance**: Enjoy great hours & the opportunity to work from home to help you balance your professional & personal life
- **Career Growth**: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
**_ You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)._**
**_ Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion._**
**Advertised**: 13 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 11 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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