AM Allocator at Eastern Creek - NSW - Australia

Narooma; Sydney; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Mentoring programs

Dining and adventure benefits

Travel and health and well-being

Job summary

Linfox in Sydney is seeking an Allocator to join our Retail team in Eastern Creek, NSW. This permanent full-time role focuses on coordinating transport allocations, scheduling and dispatch to keep daily operations moving, with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

You will work Monday to Friday, liaising with drivers, customers and operations to maintain safe, compliant and efficient service. Prior logistics experience and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, preferably transport or logistics.
• Ability to respond quickly and prioritise in a busy operation.
• Strong Excel skills; knowledge of TMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport allocations, scheduling and dispatch.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and operations to ensure smooth service.
• Monitor schedules and adjust allocations for changes.
• Maintain run sheets, scheduling data and transport docs.
• Support route planning and efficient fleet utilisation.
• Ensure activities meet safety and CoR requirements.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Transport/logistics experience

Excel proficiency

TMS experience

Sydney metro knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Tools

Excel

TMS

Job description

Here at Linfox, you’ll join a company that’s focussed on evolving the supply chains of today to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

We’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest privately owned logistics providers, proudly delivering the essentials that communities and industries rely on every day.

At Linfox, together anything’s possible.

What does the job look like?

Join our Retail team as an Allocator based in Eastern Creek, NSW, supporting a major retail customer.

This permanent full-time role will see you coordinate transport allocations and scheduling, working with drivers, customers and operational teams to keep daily operations moving.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, typically starting between 7:00 am and 8:00 am, with earlier or later starts required at times based on operational needs.

You’ll play an important role in coordinating daily transport requirements and keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

Key areas:

• Coordinate daily transport allocations, scheduling and dispatch activities.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and operational teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Monitor daily schedules and adjust allocations in response to changing operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate run sheets, scheduling information and transport documentation.
• Support efficient route planning and utilisation of drivers and fleet.
• Ensure transport activities meet safety, compliance and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.

Are you the one?

You are organised, proactive and ready to take on a hands‑on role within a busy transport operation. You can demonstrate:

• Previous supply chain experience, with transport or logistics experience highly regarded
• Ability to think on your feet, problem‑solve and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment
• Computer literacy, particularly Excel, with TMS experience advantageous
• Good geographical knowledge of Sydney metro and regional areas
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing operational requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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..

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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