Depot Planner and Dispatcher - Afternoon Shift

Transam Logistics

Auckland

On-site

NZD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Salary plus bonus

Internal mobility

Wellness program

Daily meal allowance

Job summary

Transam Logistics in New Zealand is seeking a Planner & Dispatcher to lead the scheduling and coordination of transport activities for full and empty containers across New Zealand, ensuring optimal fleet utilisation and on-time service delivery.

You will be the key operational coordination point during the afternoon shift, coordinating container movements with customers, ports, shipping lines, transport providers and depots, while maintaining data integrity and compliance with company

Qualifications

Approximately 3 years' experience in logistics, transport, dispatch or depot operations.
Experience with transport planning or dispatch coordination.
Experience with TMS/ContainerChain/VBS systems preferred.
Experience working with drivers, depots, ports or shipping lines advantageous.
Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Strong organization, planning and multi-priority management.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Calm and solution-focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

Act as the key operational coordination point for Transam Transport and Container Depot activities during the afternoon shift.
Coordinate movement of full and empty containers between customers, ports, shipping lines, transport providers and depots.
Monitor operational activities and adjust transport movements in real time.
Ensure bookings, job requests and instructions are acknowledged and actioned within timeframes.
Coordinate with drivers and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, on-time delivery.
Monitor truck movements, delays, cancellations, and other issues and take action.
Provide clear instructions to drivers, depot teams and transport providers.
Maintain data integrity for container movements booked through VBS.

Skills

Logistics experience

Transport planning

Dispatch coordination

TMS

ContainerChain

VBS

MS Word & Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

ContainerChain

VBS

TMS

Job description

Transam offers supply chains solutions that connect people, products, and places. By integrating sea and airfreight services with trucking, customs brokerage, warehousing & Container Depots under one platform, Transam delivers seamless, end-to-end logistics tailored to customer needs. Transam has an international network of agencies in Europe, Asia and North America, with our own offices in New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Singapore, and the West Coast of the United States. With a people-first mindset, Transam combines direct, responsive service with digital tools that offer flexibility and transparency. The company is known for being straightforward, honest, and deeply connected — geographically, operationally, and personally.

Job Description

We're currently on the hunt for a Planner & Dispatcher to lead the efficient planning, scheduling, and coordination of transport activities for both full and empty containers across New Zealand. The role ensures optimal fleet utilisation, safe operations, and timely service delivery while maintaining strong customer communication and compliance with all legislative and company requirements.

Act as the key operational coordination point for Transam Transport and Container Depot activities during the afternoon shift.
Coordinate the movement of full and empty containers between customers, ports, shipping lines, transport providers and depots.
Monitor operational activities throughout the shift and make real-time adjustments to transport and container movements as required.
Ensure all bookings, job requests and operational instructions are acknowledged and actioned within agreed timeframes.
Coordinate with Transport Drivers and contractors to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently and within required service levels.
Monitor truck movements, delays, cancellations, rejected units and other operational issues and take appropriate action.
Provide clear and timely instructions to drivers, depot teams and transport providers.
Coordinate the flow of container movements booked through VBS, maintaining data integrity and adherence to established processes.

Hours of Work

This role is based in our Panmure location. A minimum of 40 hours a week Monday to Friday between the hours of 3.30pm to 12 midnight, with flexibility to meet operational requirements required. This is a full-time permanent role based in Auckland. You will have the right to live and work in New Zealand at the time of applying. The successful candidate may be subject to undergo a Police Check and/or Pre-Employment Drug Test.

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table

Approximately 3 years' experience in logistics, transport, dispatch, container control, depot operations or a similar operational environment.
Experience in transport planning, dispatch or coordination is preferred.
Experience working with Transport Management Systems, ContainerChain, VBS or similar systems is preferred.
Experience working with drivers, transport providers, depots, ports or shipping lines is advantageous.
Proficiency in MS Word & Excel
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to remain calm and solution-focused in a fast-paced operational environment.

You are an excellent communicator who can remain calm and solution-focused in a fast-paced operational environment. Your strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and ability to make practical operational decisions will see you succeed in this role.

Additional Information

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