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Are you ready to solve transportation mysteries, and help Amazon deliver world class service to our customers?
As a Transportation Specialist, you will be a vital member of Amazon Transportation Services at our Fulfillment centre in Moorebank.
This role will perform trailer moves, coordinate yard activities (such as check in, traffic flow, internal communications with dock teams, etc.), own metrics for the site, conduct yard audits, work with other transportation associates at the site, and complete driver training programs (Hostler, yard induction, etc.), in accordance with business need to support Amazon's transportation network wherever applicable.
Key job responsibilities
As a transportation Specialist you will be
- Sending an End of Shift report on a daily basis with all the load details that arrived and departed from the site which will also include the delay arrival reasons when carrier arrives late including any action items for the delays.
- Communicating with OB (Outbound) and IB (Inbound) dock team and NOC (Network Operations Center) to give reasons for delays when the drivers arrive late.
- Coordinating with multiple carriers and their contacts for any site related escalations on carrier pickups and delivery issues including informing them of any weather related disruptions to yard activities.
- Establishing and communicating daily load plan development/ changes (load requirements on daily basis) to NOC and carrier
- Daily monitoring with FC (Fulfillment Centre) operations departments, transportation peers and carriers to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time
- Consolidating data from multiple data sources to generate daily, weekly, monthly reports to support business needs (uncover data integrity issues) and identify any patterns which could be proactively mitigated
- Engaging carrier drivers and delivery drivers in the yard as needed to maintain yard organization, yard safety and minimize delays.
- Using internal systems to gather data from multiple sources to support reporting on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis such as SSP (Sortation Platform), FMC (Freight Management Console), YMS (Yard Management System), etc.
In addition to the above, you will also:
- Adhere to company rules and regulations and make safety a priority at all times.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and transportation regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, trailer designations, violation and incident reporting requirements, break periods, CoR etc.)
- Work as a peer trainer on an as needed basis to support the business.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Moorebank, NSW, AUS
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- High school or equivalent
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
- Valid and active driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven strength in communication (including focused listening) and organizational skills
- Demonstrated passion and ability to leverage strong problem-solving skills
- Interested in data management & data quality control with experience pulling and analyzing large sets of data
- Familiar in Transportation Operations with knowledge of Hours of Service (HOS) and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NVHR) regulations
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.
