Role: Transport Dispatcher
Transport at Wasoko is a fun, fast-paced, agile and people-focused business. We believe in the motto ‘We win through our people.’
You will support and manage the Logistics team members in a branch, ensuring they have everything they need to achieve and maintain their optimal level of performance. At the same time, you will ensure that operational activities are in line with profit and cost targets, SOP and company policies.
This is a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to grow your career and be part of a strong team.
You must enjoy being part of a dedicated team working together to make a difference in the lives of our customers and employees in relevant and memorable ways.
If you are looking for a change and ready to make a difference .We are looking for you.
Reporting into: Transport Supervisor
If this sounds like a team you would like to join, keep reading.
Expectation:
Ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to manage change processes
You can work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Subject matter expert in transport management, forward and reverse logistics, capacity and route planning
Demonstrates an exceptional level of resourcefulness, creativity, ingenuity, and empathy
Knowledge of best practices in managing B2B or B2C end-to-end transport processes.
Experience to build last-mile transport capability with world-class safety and health policies, procedures, standards and culture.
Responsibilities:
Manage order scheduling, dispatch and routing and ensure 100% same day delivery across your region
Interpreting information from various stakeholders to determine the best course of action to promote above 95% delivery success
Ensure all drivers are successfully debriefed 100% on a daily basis
Continuous training, monitoring, and coaching of 3PL delivery representatives / drivers
Provide telephone support to drivers for reported emergencies and provide appropriate resources to assist with problems
Develop a strong geographic understanding of operating markets, as well as the mix of business in each location and the individual driver fleets
Communicate information and instructions to drivers (schedules, route changes, road conditions, accidents, emergencies, etc.) informing them of a variety of situations that may impact their scheduled services or deliveries
Constantly verify the status of the capacity in your driver fleets to understand your coverage options prior to orders coming into the system, not reacting to orders as they are placed
Review driver route plans at the end of the day to ensure that reasons for failed deliveries are handled by the correct department and that recommendations made are linked to continuous customer service improvement measures
Conduct route check-ins to ensure all information on product labels is accurate and complete when sorted to facilitate delivery
Work hand in hand with the fulfilment team to ensure 100% order fulfilment
Ensure 99.9% stock accuracy of dispatched inventory.
Complete pre-screening calls for drivers prior to the start of operations or shift change to confirm availability
Proactively tracking drivers throughout the day using GPS and dispatching tools, and contacting them by phone at regular intervals to ensure on-time delivery
Work closely with the customer support team to ensure proactive communication with customers regarding delivery-related issues, questions, or clarifications
Enter detailed information for delivery agents/ drivers arrival and departure times and proof of failed delivery in real-time as they are completed
Key! Ensure our drivers are fully motivated and are listened to.
Be a continuous team player by practising relationship management as well as stakeholder management
Requirements:
Relevant tertiary education i.e. HND or B.Sc. in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, Procurement, Business Development, Statistics or Engineering
2+ years’ experience in directly and indirectly managing people to deliver continuous improvement results
You have in-depth knowledge of last mile logistics (transport best practices and processes – prior experience working with Loginext or equivalent highly desirable).
Apply via :
wasoko.breezy.hr
