Logistics Coordinator

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration with a monthly RDO
• Exceptional team culture | supportive management team
• Well respected and long-established organisation
• Vacancy due to internal promotion – mentoring and support provided
• South-East Suburbs location with free parking

For 50 years our client has been a supplier to commercial roofing subcontractors, residential plumbers, builders, manufacturers and the general public, supplying for some of Victoria’s landmark and iconic government and private projects.  

Because of its commitment to quality and service, it has seen consistent business growth and is now seeking a self-motivated and well organised Logistics Coordinator-Driver to support the needs of a growing business with a broad customer base.  Reporting into the Business Development and Logistics Manager, you will plan, coordinate and deliver all the inward and outward products and materials for the business.

About You

You will have sound life-skills and have exceptional organisational and planning expertise with a proven ability to follow-through on commitments.  With experience working in a fast-paced environment, you are calm under pressure and can flex to business and customer needs by bringing your problem-solving skills to finding practical delivery solutions.  A quick learner, you will be process driven (If you love LEAN and continuous improvement then you will love this role)! 

With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, excellence of service will be in your DNA!  You will be a strong communicator with the ability to liaise between internal stakeholder and clients effectively and respectfully regarding product delivery expectations.  Your focus on maintaining high standards and excellent processes will ensure your success in the role.

A self-starter, you can work autonomously to plan your workload.   However, you are also a collaborative team player who can motivate those around you when necessary and roll up your sleeves to pitch in and help.

Your core values include honesty and integrity which assist in building trusted relationships with work colleagues and clients alike. You will be resilient with the ability to assertively negotiate the best outcome for all concerned.

About the Role

The Logistics Coordinator is a pivotal role within the organisation.  Customer facing, it is responsible for balancing the expectations of the clients with the production output of the business by efficiently scheduling and delivering products on time to meet promised expectations.

The role liaises between customers, suppliers, external contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth delivery of products inwards and outwards is achieved.

This role requires excellent communication with the customers, Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, production staff, the delivery drivers and sales staff internally to ensure a smooth delivery operation is maintained.

Responsibilities include:

• Schedule and manage all delivery expectations, delivering products on time (as agreed with the customer) and in full
• Product delivery logistics - manage loading & unloading of outward goods to support efficient delivery.
• Purchasing standard stock as required 
• Assist customers with enquiries through the Service Desk
• Assist with delivery of products as required as the 3rd driver in the team
• Goods inward management – assist with unloading of goods, record and confirm delivery of all inwards goods. Check quantities and report errors.
• Provide data to financial management.
• OH&S - manage the service and roadworthy status of all delivery vehicles (including routine servicing), maintain all tie downs and rigging gear to a compliant standard and maintain excellent housekeeping at all times.

Requirements

• 2 years’ experience in logistics and transportation
• Current full Victorian license
• Proven delivery scheduling and logistics execution experience
• MS Office skills – Word, Outlook 
• Medium rigid truck driving license

Preferred

• Fork-lift license

If this sounds like your ideal opportunity, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and forward a current copy of your resume and covering letter.