Fleet Controller | Hazelmere WA

American President Lines; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEVAwell program

Flexible work options

Parental leave

Study assistance

Mentoring programs

MyLearning access

Novated leasing

Safety workwear reimbursement

Employee referrals

Service recognition

Job summary

CEVA Logistics seeks a Fleet Controller in Ground Transport (Hazelmere WA) to coordinate rail and linehaul movements, planning up to a week ahead. You’ll forecast demand, align capacity, and work with depots and carriers to deliver reliable, cost-efficient service while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

The role operates 8:00 am–4:00 pm, Sunday to Thursday, with some flexibility for freight volumes and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet planning, allocation or coordination in transport.
• Strong scheduling and forward-planning skills for multi-day horizons.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities and capacity constraints.
• Practical problem-solving with the ability to escalate when needed.
• Rail or linehaul exposure is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop forward transport schedules for rail and linehaul freight movements, generally planning up to a week in advance.
• Review forecasts, freight volumes and capacity to anticipate requirements.
• Coordinate rail services and supporting activities to meet service and cost targets.
• Analyze operational data to identify volume changes and potential risks.
• Collaborate with depots, providers and stakeholders to confirm schedules.
• Prepare and distribute manifests, schedules and transport documentation.
• Book additional capacity and adjust plans as volumes change.
• Investigate issues and coordinate solutions to minimise disruption.
• Ensure movements comply with driver fatigue, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility rules.
• Maintain accurate data in CEVA’s Transport Management System.

Skills

Fleet planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Rail operations

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Transport Management System

MS Office

Job description

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Perth, AU

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion – creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers.

YOUR ROLE

The Fleet Controller in our Ground Transport division at Hazelmere WA, is responsible for coordinating and planning rail and linehaul freight movements. With a focus on scheduling up to a week in advance, you’ll analyse forecasts, anticipate transport requirements and coordinate available capacity to support reliable, cost-effective service delivery.

This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, depots, rail providers and transport carriers to ensure planned freight movements meet customer, operational and statutory requirements.

This role generally works 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday to Thursday, with some flexibility required based on freight volumes and operational requirements.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:

• Develop forward transport schedules for rail and linehaul freight movements, generally planning up to a week in advance
• Review forecasts, freight volumes and available capacity to anticipate upcoming transport requirements
• Coordinate rail services, linehaul movements and supporting transport activities to achieve service and cost targets
• Analyse operational information to identify volume changes, capacity constraints and potential service risks
• Work closely with depots, transport providers and internal stakeholders to confirm schedules and support the efficient movement of freight
• Prepare and distribute manifests, schedules and other required transport documentation
• Book additional transport capacity when required and adjust plans in response to changing volumes or operational conditions
• Investigate service issues, update relevant stakeholders and coordinate practical solutions to minimise disruption
• Ensure planned movements comply with statutory and company requirements, including driver fatigue, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility obligations
• Maintain accurate and timely information within CEVA’s Transport Management System.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate has experience in a fleet planning, allocation or coordination role or similar within the transport sector:

• Strong scheduling and forward-planning skills, with the ability to coordinate transport requirements across multiple days
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage changing priorities, capacity constraints and service requirements
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with the ability to learn new systems and technologies
• A practical approach to problem-solving, including knowing when to resolve an issue, seek advice or elevate
• Previous exposure to rail or linehaul operations is advantageous but not essential.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, MyLearning - our global online platform with more than 1,000 courses - early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

Diversity is core to who we are.

By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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