Dispatch Planner

AKD Softwoods; Oberon Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AKD Softwoods in Oberon is seeking a proactive Dispatch Planner to join our fast-paced timber logistics team. You will provide support to the Dispatch team, ensure compliance for in- and outbound traffic, and help deliver accurate, timely updates to customers.

This full-time day shift (6:00am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday) offers training and career development within our national timber operations network. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, computer‑savvy and ready to build strong relationships

Qualifications

• Solid computer skills with good typing
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Able to build relationships with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and dispatch loads while ensuring compliance
• Maintain inventory control and perform stocktakes
• Communicate with contractors and customers effectively
• Support Dispatch Manager and develop skills over time

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing Transport & Logistics

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

Job Description

We are now offering an opportunity for an energetic and self motivated person to join the AKD Oberon Dispatch team in a full-time position. Providing support and assistance to the Dispatch team, this position would perfectly suit someone who is keen to get their foot in the door and launch their career in Dispatch & Logistics.

This position will require someone who is results orientated, has solid computer skills, and has a high attention to detail and accuracy. The candidate will also need to be a strong communicator and comfortable to engage with others. This role will be reporting to the Dispatch Manager, with a focus on delivering high-quality support and assistance to the dispatch team as well as building strong and loyal relationships with our customer base.

This position is based on a day shift structure, working 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday.

The Dispatch Planner will be responsible for tasks including (but not limited to):

• Ensuring compliance requirements for in and outbound traffic.
• Coordination and dispatching of loads.
• Communicating with and coordinate contractors and customers.
• Inventory control and stocktake requirements.

This role should be viewed as a long term career opportunity which will not be limited to the tasks above. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate, with potential to take on extra responsibilities within the department and the rest of the business as the successful applicant’s skills develop.

To be successful in this exciting opportunity you will have:

• A strong attitude towards health, safety & wellbeing
• Excellent computer and typing skills
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Well established organisation, planning and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to build working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A willingness to undertake further training
• Experience in the transport/logistics industry would be advantageous, but isn’s compulsory

Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, will be required.

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