Transport Allocator

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role

We are currently looking for a Transport Dispatch Coordinator to join the team where you will assist with coordinating day to day logistics activities for our inbound and outbound transport programs.

The role will be mainly based at our Burnley Support Office, however, may also work from time to time at our Laverton North Fulfillment Centre (approximately once a month). Availability to work weekdays, evenings and also weekends (either a Saturday or a Sunday) is required, with shift times spread across 6am-8pm.

What's involved:

• Ensure all deliveries for customers arrive on time
• Route and allocate delivery runs for drivers
• Provide track & trace information to customers
• Provide customer service updates to customers, stores and delivery drivers
• Problem solve and provide advice and support to delivery drivers when they arise
• Manage, monitor and escalate fatigue and speeds events

Who we're looking for

You will have great organisation skills and the ability to prioritise and effectively manage your work tasks. You will be passionate about customer service and delivering great results to the business through effective transport allocation across our network. You’ll thrive working in a busy and dynamic team environment.

You'll need:

• Previous experience working as a transport allocator/scheduler is highly desirable – but we are also happy to train someone who is keen and motivated to learn in this space!
• Previous experience working in a customer facing environment with distribution through to stores is highly regarded
• Sound computer skills and good time management
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will be in touch. 

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We’re a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.