Logistics Manager - Sydney, Australia - Patrese People

Patrese People

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Patrese People is a recruitment company.
A great opportunity has arisen with our national client for a Logistics Manager (Transport Planner/Scheduler) for their Sydney branch.

Ideally from a background of manufacturing planning and multi drop scheduling/delivery, your role will be to manage the drivers, coordinators and schedulers.

You will also be analysing the delivery efficiencies through data analysis.

Different to a lot of logistics roles, this position is predominately in the office, going out with drivers when required.

The Role:

Lead the logistics team to achieve efficient delivery processes and cost efficiencies
Forward planning of the logistics department proactively catching any delivery issues before they happen
Regular analysis of all deliveries/truck movements to enable a smooth planning process, not just end of day audits
Monitoring, auditing and reporting on delivery targets whilst working closely with the sales team and customers to achieve results
Working closely with a team of schedulers, yard people and drivers to ensure smooth route run and cost efficiencies
Ensuring all relevant information is provided to the fleet controllers to ensure that container detention is not incurred
Excellent understanding of multi drop/milk runs and bulk deliveries
Staff Training
Development and implementation of policies and procedures
DG transportation/scheduling experience a bonus
Manage the efficiencies of the logistics department
Manage, coach and mentor a small team from schedulers, yard people to drivers including contract drivers
Oversee the logistics processes/procedures to ensure a smooth process from receipt of order through to delivery of products
Ensure the accuracy of deliveries and
Be customer focused.
Manage the safety of the yard and your team
Ensure all vehicles are serviced and kept in a roadworthy condition

To be Successful:

Demonstrated experience in a similar role
Ideally you will have excellent planning skills with manufacturing planning a definite advantage
Ensure legislative guidelines are adhered to
Essentially have experience with swap and go scheduling, together with yard, driver and delivery experience
Experience with creating, implementing and training staff on new policies and procedures
Experience managing contract drivers
Be computer literate with transport management systems and their integrations. MS Office Suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management and attention to detail

Work days Monday to Friday, with a Saturday from time to time during peak periods and when absolutely necessary. Hours could start at 4am.

In Return for your Hard Work: