Despatch Supervisor

Bowens is an AFR Top 150 privately owned business and the largest independent supplier of building materials in Australia with a proud history dating back to 1894. We have 700+ employees and pride ourselves on being a leader in the supply of building products to the trade market, innovation and our employee development/training programs.

Why join Bowens?

• Above award rate + 17.5% leave loading + annual increases + opportunity to cash out sick leave

• Free barista made coffees, cooked BBQ brekky on Fridays and on-site free parking

• 8 weeks paid parental leave

• Discount on company product and other corporate partnerships (Jetts Gym, Mazda etc)

• Ongoing incentives, great employee events and fun team rewards. 

• Be part of a growing Australian owned family business where a company value is “fun”

• Opportunity to actively support the local community

• Genuine training opportunities

• Opportunity to build a career and take up different development opportunities

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Maintain the pick and despatch system to ensure all information is accurate and up to date

• Lead the despatch team and model behaviour in line with the "Bowens Blueprints'

• Prioritise deliveries to ensure cartage costs are minimised whilst ensuring customers receive their orders on time in full

• Oversee the companies trucks, ensuring they are roadworthy and service as per company standards

• Work closely with the Operations Manager to identify opportunities to ensure we continue improving the way we deliver to our customers

To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:

• Prior despatch and/or logistics experience 

• Strong leadership skills and ability to relate to people at all levels 

• Self driven, proactive with a can do attitude and problem solving skills

• Ability to prioritise, multi task in a fast-paced environment and a high attention to detail

• Commitment to Safety, OH&S policies and procedures 

All applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Due to high number of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted. No agencies please.