Allocator

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria. 

About Chemtrans

Chemtrans is a division of K&S Freighters and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemicals throughout Australia. 

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organised allocator to co-ordinate day-to-day transport operations within our dangerous goods division.

This is a fast-paced role requiring strong attention to detail, excellent problem solving and communication skills to ensure business needs are delivered and the customer needs are always met to a high standard.

Operating as the go-to person for fatigue management, delivery processes, customer service and monitoring of the fleet, this role offers variety and strong career development in dangerous goods setting with on-the-job training and support provided.

You will:

Complete and monitor all documentation in a timely, accurate manner and in accordance with legal requirements and customer expectations

Generate all paperwork required for daily deliveries including con notes and delivery dockets

Monitor rosters and scheduling to meet compliance with driver fatigue laws

Monitor onsite equipment maintenance and service requirements

Allocate your resources and operate in the safest, efficient and most cost-effective manner

Report any delays to customers due to breakdowns, weather/traffic conditions, emergencies or irregularities to ensure requirements are met

Data entry of driver’s hours to support BFM accreditation

PPE issuing, monitoring and auditing

Documentation and investigation of incidents as per K&S standards

Complying with all transport regulations and laws

Assisting with vehicle servicing and inspections, documenting all actions and recording on file

This role will also involve joining a team roster and working some weekends, so flexibility to be available on these occasions is required.

What you’ll bring:

You'll have transport allocation experience, but specific training offered for the right person with the specifics required for this role. You will be a strong, professional communicator when under pressure, and able to remain positive to solve issues and direct drivers when needed.

You will have:

Experience in transport & logistics operations

Proven customer service delivery and excellent communication & leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and problem solve when issues arise

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Knowledge of compliance and legislative requirements regarding NHVR, fatigue management and dangerous goods- highly desirable but not required

Exceptional organisational skills, an eye for detail and accuracy and a passion for efficiency

Why Join us:

Rewarding remuneration package

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support career progression

Employee recognition and rewards program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Corporate health plan discount

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.