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Transport Planner

Job no: 763456
Work type: Full time
Location: West Melbourne - VIC - Australia
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

Join a high-performing team within Linfox Intermodal and play a critical role in optimising freight movements across our national network. As a Load Planner, you'll balance customer requirements, network capacity and operational efficiency to develop effective transport plans that keep freight moving safely and on time. Working alongside transport operations, customer service and key stakeholders, you'll gain valuable exposure to complex logistics challenges while building your career with one of Australia's leading supply chain organisations.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity located at our Intermodal Head Office in West Melbourne, working Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Key areas: 

  • Develop effective load plans that maximise network utilisation while meeting customer service requirements
  • Coordinate freight movements across the Intermodal network to ensure safe, efficient and on-time delivery outcomes
  • Partner with Operations, Customer Service and key stakeholders to execute daily transport plans and address service requirements
  • Identify and resolve transport planning challenges to minimise disruption and maintain network performance
  • Monitor freight volumes, transit schedules and capacity requirements to support proactive decision-making
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning processes, efficiency and customer outcomes

Are you the one?

You bring experience from a transport, logistics or supply chain environment and enjoy working at the heart of the operation and you're motivated by finding practical solutions, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering exceptional service outcomes. You can demonstrate:
  • Previous success in transport operations, allocation, scheduling, fleet control or load planning roles
  • The ability to proactively plan ahead and make informed decisions that support operational efficiency and customer outcomes
  • A track record of identifying practical solutions to transport challenges and maintaining service performance in a dynamic environment
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience liaising across customers, suppliers, operational teams and support functions
  • Hands-on experience using transport management and planning systems to coordinate freight movements and maximise network performance
  • The capability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, service and operational outcomes

What's in it for me?

  • 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
  • Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
  • Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
  • The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply. .

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers

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We deliver integrated supply chain solutions to leading companies across Asia Pacific.

We deliver integrated supply chain solutions to leading companies across Asia Pacific.