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Transport Allocator
full-timeWollongong City Council

Summary

Location

Wollongong City Council

Type

full-time

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About this role

Our Company: 

 K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and has provided transport, logistics, energy, and dangerous goods services since 1945. Now one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest multi-modal providers with 80 locations and 1800 employees, our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, safety, and continuous improvement.

About K&S Freighters:

 At K&S Freighters, we’re more than just transport—we’re the driving force behind Australia’s supply chain. From road, rail, and coastal sea forwarding to export packing and wharf lodgment, we deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that keep businesses moving.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the State Manager, the Transport Allocator will collaborate closely with branch operations and will be responsible for efficient daily planning, allocation and coordination of freight movements across the NSW metropolitan, regional and interstate routes.

This role is best suited for someone who demonstrates skills necessary to optimise trucks and driver utilisation and deliver exceptional services to customers.

Responsibilities:

  •          Plan, schedule, and allocate local and linehaul runs across the national network
  •          Maximise utilization of fleet to achieve optimal efficiency
  •          Building and maintaining a strong customer relationship
  •          Maintain accurate records, manifests, PODs and driver run sheets.
  •          Manage compliance with fatigue, safety and COR requirements
  •          Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally
  •          Oversee driver training

Success Profile:

  •          Previous experience in a similar role & industry
  •          Knowledge and monitoring of fatigue and mass in accordance with legislative requirements.
  •          Understanding of the Chain of Responsibility.
  •          Strong attention to detail and time management
  •          Fantastic customer service skills
  •          Ability to multitask and adapt to changing situations and remain calm under pressure
  •          Knowledge of rail and wharf transport along with One Stop an advantage.

 Why join us: 

  •      Competitive remuneration commensurate with your experience
  •          Employee Assistance Program including financial wellness guidance
  •          Novated car lease option
  •          Corporate Health Plan Discount
  •          Multi divisional career pathways
  •          Parental Leave
  •          Salary sacrifice
  •          Growth and development to support career progression
  •           Corporate health plan discount
  •          Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
  •          ASX listed market leader | More than 75 years of service 

 We foster a warm supportive culture grounded in our values: Safety, Customer Service, People and Community and Innovation.

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a police check, and pre-employment medical will be required to be successful in this role.

Other facts

Tech stack
Transport Allocation,Fleet Utilization,Customer Relationship Management,Record Keeping,Compliance Management,Operational Issue Resolution,Driver Training,Attention To Detail,Time Management,Customer Service,Multitasking,Adaptability,Calm Under Pressure,Knowledge Of Rail Transport,Knowledge Of Wharf Transport,Chain Of Responsibility

About K and S Corporation

K&S Freighters provides road, rail and coastal sea forwarding in support of full and
break bulk loads, including export packing, wharf lodgement and the delivery of integrated supply chain and systems solutions to our key customers.

K&S Freighters is recognised as a true multi modal provider of transport solutions, maintaining outstanding facilities and resource base and controlling one of the largest company owned and operated fleets in Australia, over 160,000 sq m of warehousing and a large range of rail and sea containers. Key major national locations include Truganina
Vic, Enfield NSW, Coopers Plains Qld, Fisherman Islands Qld, Gillman SA and Kewdale
in WA.

K&S Freighters also provides specific support to offshore exploration and drilling projects through its Portland land side logistics supply base, which supports major Bass Strait and Otway Basin projects.

Finally, K&S Freighters in response to increasing demand from the mining and exploration industry, established its Project Services Business Unit based in Perth with the role of supporting land side logistics services in the North West of Western Australia.

Our key customers include:

OneSteel, BlueScope, Norske Skog, Australian Paper ,GM Holden, The Laminex Group, Alcoa, Santos, Woodside Energy, BHP Petroleum, Coca-Cola

For more information on the way in which K&S Freighters can assist your business
please contact Simon Hine, Executive General Manager Business Development, on
+61 3 8744 3572.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Founding Year: 1945

What you'll do

  • The Transport Allocator will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and allocating freight movements across various routes. They will also maximize fleet utilization and maintain strong customer relationships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Transport Allocator do at K and S Corporation?

As a Transport Allocator at K and S Corporation, you will: the Transport Allocator will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and allocating freight movements across various routes. They will also maximize fleet utilization and maintain strong customer relationships..

Why join K and S Corporation as a Transport Allocator?

K and S Corporation is a leading Transportation/Trucking/Railroad company.

Is the Transport Allocator position at K and S Corporation remote?

The Transport Allocator position at K and S Corporation is based in Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Transport Allocator position at K and S Corporation?

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