Transport Scheduler

2 months ago

Knoxfield, Australia PFD Food Services Full time
  • Full Time role working Afternoon Shift
  • Australian owned company
  • Discounted food, travel, movie tickets, entertainment, gym memberships + more

Did you ever wonder how the food products we distribute ever got into the trucks you’ve seen driving all over the country?

If you had, you might be the kind of person we are looking for to join our leadership team of people who can bring their skills, drive and pride in their work to our business and help our customers succeed.

We’re an essential service which brings a level of stability to our organisation and the opportunities we can offer our people.  This also means we are often faced with challenging situations and it’s due to the diversity of our people and the feeling of empowerment they have to speak up and be part of a solution that we can overcome them.

We’re nimble and responsive, creating opportunities for our great people to realise their career goals, or simply be part of a great team where they belong.

The Role

To coordinate the daily transport delivery schedule and wave control/allocation ensuring that delivery routes are undertaken in the most efficient manner, whilst taking into consideration legislative and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Completes the waves in WMS including updating the wave and load sheets;
  • Develop and refine wave templates as per ongoing operational requirements;
  • Ensures a balance of work is allocated effectively across the entire facility;
  • Oversee the daily transport delivery schedule through the use of a TMS/routing system and giving consideration to:
    • The weight of product on the vehicle.
    • The number of delivery drops per delivery route.
    • Basic fatigue management and COR principles.
    • Customer delivery windows and parking restrictions.
  • Slotting in new customers into the daily transport delivery schedule;
  • Managing vehicle servicing scheduling
  • Support the Transport management team in the implementation of continuous improvement, route optimisation and service related projects/initiatives.

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge across transport and warehousing and the interlinkages between both functions;
  • Strong ability to collaborate cross functionally;
  • Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills;
  • Highly developed analytical skills;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • Strong knowledge of COR, OH&S regulations and HACCP/cold storage principles;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Strong computer literacy and experience in using TMS/routing systems and WMS systems;
  • Flexible and adaptable attitude with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional disposition;
  • Self motivated with the ability to work autonomously;
  • Qualification in supply chain and logistics is advantageous.

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) via the apply now link below

As part of our recruitment process, do you agree to undertake employment checks? These checks may include a medical assessment (including a drug/alcohol test and a Flu Vaccination), National Police History Check, Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers.

PFD Food Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

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