AddressTransport Load Planner | Larapinta
- 2 x newly created onsite permanent full-time roles
- 10hr shifts, Sun - Wed 5am start and Wed - Sat 5am start, Shift allowance
- Critical roles enabling the rail-serviced store delivery network to Far North QLD
Welcome to Primary Connect
Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity.
We're delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy's, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we're more than just a supply chain business. We're a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact.
Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path.
What you'll do
Reporting to the Transport Optimisation Manager, the Transport Load Planner is responsible for planning the pickup and delivery routes for the QLD Supermarket network.
- Create accurate & timely Pickup and Delivery routes for the Rail-serviced QLD store delivery network, and Primary Connect Plus (PC+) Vendor southbound consignments
- Work collaboratively with the Rail Booking coordinator and Rail Fleet coordinator to ensure daily load plans are achievable, fit the fleet capacity, meet DC despatch capability and meet train cutoff times.
- Perform daily transport planning activities in our Transport Management System (TMS)
- Work to strict service level agreement to ensure no impact to DCs and stores
- Work with key stakeholders (Distribution Centres, PUD transport providers, Rail Linehaul providers, Internal (PC+) stakeholders and PC+ customers) to ensure continuous operations flow and effective daily execution of the task.
What you'll bring
- Exceptional time management skills and be able to work to strict service level agreement to ensure no impact to DCs and stores
- Understanding of transport allocation and/or fleet controlling including load planning
- Excellent systems and computer skills, with the ability to adapt to new systems
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Effective problem solving skills & a high level of customer service
- Availability to work on a four-day roster, 10 hours per day Wed to Sat or Sun-Wed
What you'll experience
Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community.
- We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners.
- We're a team-first organisation. We'll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.
- We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits.
- We prioritise sustainability, striving to contribute to a greener, better future. Check out our most recent Sustainability Report to find out how we do it.
Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group
We're a proud part of the Woolworths Group - 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.'
Here you'll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
