Load Planner

**Introduction**:
Ausreo is Australia's leading independent manufacturer and supplier of concrete reinforcing products to the building and construction industry. We support and encourage our business partners to Build with Confidence and create value for our people, customers and shareholders. We are known for:
Our agility to provide superior service and support to our customers through our extensive Service Centre Network; and
Being at the forefront of innovative steel reinforcement solutions and technology.

Ausreo is committed to providing an inclusive and collaborative environment for our employees. Our aim is to ensure our people are engaged, motivated and prepared with the skills, knowledge and capabilities necessary to deliver company goals and expectations. This is evidenced in our mission to:
Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees is at the forefront of all business decisions and reflects Ausreo’s Safety First’ culture;
Embrace the strengths and differences of our people and build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

**Description**:
Ausreo is currently experiencing growth due to the upturn in infrastructure and commercial construction projects. It is an exciting time to be part of the Ausreo family with opportunities for career development and progression.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Load Planner to join our team in Sunshine North, reporting to the Trade Service Centre Manager.

As a key member of the team, you will thrive in an environment where service, sales and customer solutions are paramount. This role will see you responsible for ensuring that all goods are scheduled for despatch as per customers requirements in a safe and timely manner.

**Some key responsibilities will include**:
Build confirmed loads to maximise production capacity and to customer requirements.
Consult with Production Planners to ensure plant capacity is achieved.
Liaise with Customer Liaison Officer to ensure delivery requirements is confirmed for load build.
Liaise with internal or external customer clarify delivery requests.
Despatching goods while liaising with Logistics Coordinator to ensure a smooth, uncongested flow of deliveries including sufficient transport is available for all deliveries during troughs and peaks.
Liaise with Logistics Coordinator to schedule transport collection and deliveries to maximise payloads.
Whiteboard/Electronic displays to be maintained each day with next day’s deliveries. This is to include:
Which drivers have been allocated to deliveries.
Time slots.
Driver attendance

Use ASA software tools to maximise efficiency to build loads and create detail loading dockets.

Previous experience within a similar role
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Calm and respectful under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude
Strong attention to detail
A quick learner with the ability to multi-task
Excellent computer skills and ability to pick up new systems quickly
Team player

Why Work with us?

Amazing opportunity to build your skills and be on a career path to a future opportunity
Our team have an amazing culture - we are supportive, close knit and love to have fun
Attractive salary package + monthly incentives

If you have a welcoming approach, show high initiative and provide our customers with a unique experience; then this is the role for you.