Transport Allocator

DKR logistics; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time position

Good working conditions

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

DKR Logistics is seeking a passionate Transport Allocator for our Crestmead, QLD site. You will plan and coordinate up to 30 trucks daily, working with the on-site team to meet delivery windows and maintain safety standards.

The role requires experience in scheduling, despatch and allocation, strong communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement, with a focus on customer service and operations efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transport Allocator environment, with sound knowledge of scheduling, allocating and despatch.
• Strong work ethic with a passion for industry and commitment to continuous improvement.
• High customer services focus, excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders on all levels.
• Intermediate level of computer literacy.
• High attention to detail with strong organisation skills, time management and ability to resolve problems.
• Working knowledge of statutory WH&S and COR regulations

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate up to 30 trucks a day within allocated time slots to stores across metro & regional SE QLD.
• Drive DKR Logistics safety standards at all times.
• Improve fleet management and staff utilisation including leave management and maintenance scheduling.
• Coordinate with client’s despatch team to ensure paperwork is completed and work is allocated to drivers to meet delivery windows.
• Roster coordination, load planning and day-to-day operational issue handling.
• Build a strong on-site customer relationship through constant communication.
• Ensure continued and improved service delivery by coordinating fleet and staff as required.

Skills

Scheduling

Allocating

Despatch

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DKR is currently looking for a passionate and self-motivated Transport Allocator. This position is based at our customer’s site in Crestmead, QLD. The Transport Allocator will ensure all key metrics are achieved on a daily basis including safety, service, cost and that customer expectations are exceeded in accordance with DKR Logistics policies and guidelines.

Working Monday to Friday Weekends /public holidays when required, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating up to 30 trucks a day within allocated time slots to stores across metro & regional SE QLD.

Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, The Transport Allocator will be responsible for:

Driving DKR Logistics Safety Standards at all times.

Improving fleet management and staff utilisation including leave management and maintenance scheduling.

Working closely with client’s despatch team to ensure all relevant paperwork is completed and the work is allocated to the relevant driver to ensure it leaves the DC on time to meet designated delivery time (store window).

Coordinating rosters, load plans and other operational issues on a day to day basis.

Build a successful relationship with on-site customers through constant communication.

Ensure continued and improved service delivery by coordinating fleet and staff as required.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

Previous experience in a Transport Allocator environment, with sound knowledge of scheduling, allocating and despatch.

Strong work ethic with a passion for industry and commitment to continuous improvement.

High customer services focus, excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders on all levels.

Intermediate level of computer literacy.

High attention to detail with strong organisation skills, time management and ability to resolve problems.

Working knowledge of statutory WH&S and COR regulations

Permanent, full time position

Good working conditions

Offering career stability, training and development opportunities

You will be required to meet DKR Logistics employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.