Dispatch Manager

**Iconic organisation, team centred culture**:

- ** Genuine opportunity to make your mark**:

- ** High tempo transport and dispatch operations**

Stratco is an Australian-owned innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of quality building and renovation solutions. With sophisticated manufacturing facilities, retail stores, and professional trade representation throughout Australia and New Zealand, Stratco has supplied a comprehensive range of products to the building and construction industries, and home improvement and DIY markets for over 75 years.

Are you an experienced transport professional with a passion for efficiency and a strong focus on customer satisfaction? We are seeking a highly motivated **Dispatch Manager** to lead our transport operations across South Australia. In this fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for ensuring DIFOT for all inbound and outbound goods, ensuring Stratco meets customer expectations and maintains operational excellence.

Key responsibilities
- ** Manage Dispatch & Transport Operations**: Oversee the scheduling, routing, and dispatching of goods across South Australia. You will ensure that deliveries and collections are executed as per planned schedules, maximising on-time performance and minimising delays.
- ** DIFOT Reporting & Analysis**: Regularly track and report on DIFOT performance, identifying root causes of any delivery issues. Work with the team to implement corrective actions and continuously improve delivery performance.
- ** Collaboration with Internal Teams**: Work closely with production, warehouse, and inventory teams to ensure availability and readiness of products for dispatch.
- ** Continuous Improvement**: Identify potential bottlenecks in transport and dispatch processes and implement improvements to reduce delivery times, lower costs, and enhance overall operational efficiency
- ** Compliance & Safety**: Ensure all transport operations comply with safety regulations and industry standards, maintaining a safe working environment for all team members and contractors.
- ** Team Leadership**: Manage and mentor a team of dispatch staff, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance. Ensure that the team understands the importance of DIFOT and drives continuous improvement.

Accordingly, we are looking for a passionate despatch professional, with proven experience in managing state transport operations. Your hands on leadership approach will compliment exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Your ability to foster outstanding relationships with both internal teams and external parties will set you apart.

If you’re looking for your next challenge, and the opportunity to join an industry leader, we’d like to hear from you

**REWARDS & BENEFITS**

Flexible Working Arrangements | Health & Wellbeing Initiatives | Traineeship & Apprentice Program | Career Development Opportunities | Paid Parental Leave | Employee Referral Incentive | Stratco Team Member Discount Card | Private Health Corporate Discount | Flu Vaccinations | Employee Assistance Programme

**OUR EVP**

At Stratco, manufacturing is our foundation, but our people are our future. We empower our team to grow and succeed, within an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every individual matters, and innovation thrives. We are committed to offering fulfilling and rewarding career paths, ongoing learning and development, and recognition for outstanding service. Join us and build the future you’ve always envisaged, while redefining outdoor living and improving the lifestyles of our customers.

At Stratco, Safety is paramount, and we take every measure to ensure our team members** ‘Return Home Safe’.