PM Transport Controller

2 months ago

Mentone, Australia Linfox Full time

Here at BevChain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linfox, we are leaders in beverage supply chain solutions. As a specialist, we support major customers, including some of Australia’s favourite beer brands, wines and spirits.  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.

What does the job look like?

Collaborating on an exciting new contract with a leading beverage company, the Transport Allocator is tasked with efficiently implementing the daily load plan across Bulk, Shuttle and Route, 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 an exciting permanent opportunity, operating on the PM shift, Monday – Friday, with overtime available, commencing from 12pm – 8pm. Given the nature of this 24/7 operation, flexibility in working hours is anticipated, and availability during peak periods is required. Key areas:

  • Ensure a well-organised transition with the AM Transport Allocator for a seamless process
  • Effectively allocate and schedule drivers/subcontractors predominately to distribution centres and to achieve daily workloads promptly and cost-effectively
  • Supervise subcontractors and fleet requirements to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of daily workloads
  • Manage all transport documentation, including load weight/time, constraints, PODs, driver run sheets, transfers, RDOs, etc.
  • Maintain close communication and regularly update the on-site customer to ensure seamless execution
  • Ensure all KPI reports are precise and accurate, ensuring their alignment with customer expectations
  • Maintain and foster a cooperative relationship among operational, transport, and administrative staff within both BevChain and the customer
  • Assist with the management of any additional transport costs
  • Demonstrate a commitment to safety and compliance by actively participating in risk management, audits, work site visits, SWATs, and engaging in discussions with site personnel

Are you the one?

We are in search of an exceptionally enthusiastic Transport Allocator who excels in a dynamic logistics setting and has had exposure to Bulk transport. This role, situated at our customer's site, requires someone with a customer service-oriented approach and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in driver allocation, meticulous attention to detail, and outstanding time management abilities.

You can demonstrate:

  • 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 

At Linfox, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), ages, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

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.

Further information

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

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

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