Christchurch - Dispatch Coordinator

Our client is New Zealand's leading manufacturing company specialising in commercial and residential door solutions.

We're looking for an experienced Dispatch Coordinator to join a fast-paced team in an office-based role, where you will work closely with the Office Manager.

Hours of work:

Monday- Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm

This is a long-term role with potential for a permanent role for the right person.

Day-to-day duties:

• Coordinate and schedule shipments, deliveries, and pickups
• Assign routes and support drivers to ensure timely deliveries
• Handle customer inquiries and provide shipping updates/ETAs to customers
• Resolve transportation issues and delays proactively
• Maintain accurate records of shipments and driver info
• Negotiate delivery timelines and shipping rates
• Liaise and work closely with the factory team to ensure production and delivery timelines are met
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers
• Support compliance by enforcing safety protocols and procedures

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience within a similar role
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Great communication and the confidence to speak on the phone to suppliers and customers
• Able to handle working under pressure to meet deadlines
• A good geographical knowledge of Canterbury
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to multitask

Excellent remuneration is on offer, which will be based on skillset and experience.

Apply online now to join a great team with amazing culture and future career opportunities!

Please note a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol check and a Criminal history check are part of the recruitment process