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Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Goodman FielderChristchurch, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

This is Us!

At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple.

It's about making everyday food better for everyone.

We are a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealand have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of!

We're driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done

Our Opportunity

We are looking for Transport Planner to join our South Island supply chain team to ensure the efficient and cost-effective movement of GFNZ's freight volumes as guided by our Transport Strategy.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Ensure each load is manifested accurately and above minimum utilization levels
  • Communicate to production sites and transport providers load allocations for both inbound and outbound loads
  • Monitor, record and report actual utilisation versus target levels
  • Participate in the investigation of negative and positive variances with the Transport Manager

About You

To be a success in this role we are looking for someone that has a background and understanding of general freight, preferably within an FMCG environment.

Skillsets and competencies we are looking for include :

  • Transport / Logistics experience within an FMCG environment
  • Experience with scheduling and dispatch
  • Experience of working with a Transport Management System (TMS) would be highly advantageous
  • Resilience and agility to work in a logistics environment with daily unexpected challenges
  • What we can offer

    You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together resulting in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment.

    In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.

    At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers.

    What are you waiting for?

    Apply now.

    At Goodman Fielder, we strongly believe in diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

    If you require any support throughout your application process, we encourage you to get in touch to let us know.

    We encourage applications from people of all abilities, cultures and gender identities.

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