Despatch Coordinator

To assist in coordination and documentation of direct Customer Order and Distribution Order deliveries from Hynds Distribution Centres. Develop relationships with external transport carriers and all related parties. Achieve “Right product, right place, right time”.
- **Key Responsibilities**
- Manage South Island shipments by route for all concrete replenishment orders to South Island Branches.
- Analyse and optimise routes to minimise costs, fuel consumption and improve delivery times on both Hynds fleet vehicles and external carriers
- Carrier arrival and departure times collected against shipment to ensure accurate loading times on site
- Select appropriate external carriers by service levels, cost and adherence to our Health and Safety expectations.
- Assist North Island Transport Manager with Hynds Fleet Driver performance appraisals.
- **Key Attributes**
- 2-5 years’ experience in a despatch role. Experience with Hiab’s, concrete and flat decks preferred.
- Strong computer competency with experience in Outlook, Excel, and M3 or similar ERP system preferable. Other transport booking systems an advantage
- A team player who is adaptable and can juggle multiple priorities in a logical manner
- Has excellent customer service skills to ensure that strong internal and external customer relationships are maintained.
- Accurate and timely reporting and investigation of incidents
- **Who we are**:

- Founded in 1973, Hynds is New Zealand's premier product supplier for the management of water and water-based waste in the civil and rural infrastructure markets. Hynds remains proudly family owned and has built its reputation on customer service and innovation.
- We are committed to helping our team succeed and believe in the Hynds Values to guide the way. Hynds is a place where people matter, where we do what's right and where we connect with our customers.
- **Pre-employment checks**: