Reports to:3PL Operations Manager/Transport Supervisor
This role's core focus is ensuring the safe, efficient and timely dispatch of the Auckland transport fleet to meet our delivery service promise in the most cost-effective manner, including planning and controlling all New Zealand transport and container movements into and out of our facilities. Alongside transport, the role supports the 3PL team with order processing, customer administration and invoicing, providing cover and flexibility across both functions.
Daily duties will include but are not limited to:
Transport
- Coordinating the dispatch operation, including delivery scheduling, load make-up and distribution orders for the GVI fleet.
- Planning and managing the inflow and outflow of containers and other goods to and from GVI sites.
- Organising drivers, team members and vehicles to complete assigned workloads.
- Ensuring all transport activities are conducted safely and in line with health & safety requirements.
- Managing the effective and cost-efficient utilisation of trucks and equipment.
- Daily monitoring of transport system performance and utilising ERoad to its full potential.
- Booking and coordinating third-party transport and courier deliveries where required.
- Providing exemplary customer service and proactively updating customers on delivery status.
- Responding to customer enquiries and requests via email and phone.
3PL Support
- Processing incoming 3PL orders in line with set KPIs.
- Liaising with the warehouse team regarding loading and any special handling requirements.
- Responding to customer enquiries and requests via email and phone.
- Customer invoicing for transport and 3PL services, and responding to account queries.
- Providing cover for the 3PL Administration team during peak periods and leave.
General
- Ensuring strong communication within the GVI team and with customers and suppliers.
- Maintaining ongoing daily contact with department managers.
- General administration and housekeeping duties.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in transport coordination, dispatch or logistics; 3PL or warehouse experience highly regarded.
- Outstanding active listening skills and excellent verbal and written communication.
- High level of skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Good working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, CargoWise and ERoad.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
- Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use initiative and work autonomously, while knowing when to ask for help.
- Willingness to learn and challenge the status quo.
- Full driver's licence.
- Happy disposition, positive attitude and a team player.