Despatch & Logistics Team Lead

Alpine Nurseries Sales; Dural; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Nurseries is seeking a Despatch Manager to lead the despatch department at our Dural nursery. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate picking, staging and dispatch activities, and drive efficient vehicle routing in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role requires proven despatch/warehouse management experience, strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on use of inventory systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in despatch, warehouse, logistics or transport management
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage same day picking and despatching
• Proven experience leading and developing a team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Sound computer skills and experience using inventory or logistics systems
• A proactive, hands-on approach

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day despatch operations of the nursery
• Lead, supervise and motivate the despatch team to achieve daily targets
• Coordinate order picking, staging, loading and dispatch activities
• Plan and schedule vehicle routes and deliveries efficiently
• Maintain strong communication with sales, production and transport teams
• Monitor staffing requirements and allocate resources effectively
• Maintain inventory accuracy and stock movements within company systems
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety policies and procedures

Skills

Despatch leadership

Team management

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Inventory systems

Time management

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Alpine Nurseries is seeking a Despatch Manager to lead the despatch department at our Dural nursery. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate picking, staging and dispatch activities, and drive efficient vehicle routing in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role requires proven despatch/warehouse management experience, strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on use of inventory systems.