Transport Coordinator

Acostar Logistics is a privately owned Transport & Warehousing business based in the Western suburbs of Melbourne.

Our focus is on end to end supply chain to provide our clients with value added services to their business.

We are an equal opportunity employer, whom we look to reward our employees based on the value they bring on-board.

Acostar have an opportunity as a Transport Coordinator to support our Transport team based in Sunshine West. Working alongside key stakeholders in the business you will support with the next day container delivery plans
  
The position:

This role for last mile deliveries, specializing in next day container deliveries you would plan all Sideloader driver deliveries as well as critical on dock time deliveries. a key part to being successful is building respectful relationships with our driver pool covering company and owner driver subcontractors.

The role will work directly with the fleet control team and reports to our Transport Manager

     Your responsibilities will include:

• Plan the next day delivery schedule, Inc. matching collection of empty containers.

• Have a cost effective planning mindset for best utilization of fleet equipment.

• Adapt with vessel changes, delays, and operational disruptions in real time.

• Maintain clear communications with internal customer service teams to ensure client delivery requirements are met.

• Extensive knowledge of the Melbourne metropolitan area.

• Ensure driver compliance with Mass Management and OOG (out of gauge) container movements.

• Sending clear next day start times with clear information.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on demonstrated experience with last mile delivery planning.

• Previous transport experience

• Previous experience using our TMS Freight Tracker is advantageous

• 1Stop VBS, Containerchain software exp

• Excellent communication skills and approachable demeaner.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Ability to be organized in a ever changing, time-crucial environment

The benefits:

• Join a growing family business with ongoing career opportunities.

• Full company training, education and development.

• Industry knowledge essential

• Strong staff retention

Successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen / Permanent resident.

If you meet the selection criteria and looking for a busy and rewarding role, please submit your resume and a covering letter through Seek, ASAP. 

No Agencies required for this placement.