Despatch Administration

At Sunshine Mitre 10, this isn’t just a job, it’s joining what we call a family, with over 450 employees throughout Queensland and 18 sites, you are a part of a legacy that is engaged with the local community and has been serving the community in Trade & DIY Hardware and Building since 1910. With our wide reach of sites throughout Queensland, the development opportunities for personal and business growth are endless, and all while working in a fun, dynamic and family friendly environment. Want to be a part of something different and leave a positive impact in the community in which you work? Sunshine Mire 10 is your new home.

Job Description

The Despatch Administrator is responsible for effective operation of despatch functions. The role consists of customer service and liaison, run and delivery vehicle allocation, releasing orders, maintaining safety and quality standards and ensuring delivery in full and on time (DIFOT). The Despatch Administrator plays a pivotal role in maintaining a high standard delivery offer across the site. Reporting to the Site manager this role will be varied and require someone with great organisation skills your main responsibilities will centre around the communications to and from the logistics business to ensure our customer orders will be delivered in full on time. 

The role

• Monitor and action all incoming emails
• Action delivery order callups 
• Monitor and action Despatch emails.
• Communication and follow up with suppliers regarding stock and special-order deliveries and eta’s
• Customer delivery communication and confirmations via phone, email, or text
• Marking and filing of paperwork
• Communicate job information with internal truck drivers and hire transport operators
• Action and communicate backorders
• Upload jobs to POD system
• Assist with driver run setups and job allocations
• Assist with order releases & uploads through our truck tracking system
• Assist with logistics reporting
• Assist with DIFOT investigation and resolution

Ideally you will have or be

• Computer literate
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great communication skills
• Prior administration experience in multi-tasking
• Well-developed written and verbal skills 

Benefits

• Career opportunities across the Sunshine Mitre 10 Group
• Significant staff discounts on offer
• Great employee benefits via health & wellbeing programs
• Be rewarded with a good work life balance
• Ongoing training to help grow & develop