Fleet Planner: Optimize Deliveries & Scheduling

Northline; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning

Career progression

Employee recognition

EAP access

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Northline is seeking an experienced Fleet Planner for our Sunshine West team in Melbourne. You will oversee day-to-day scheduling and coordination of the PUD fleet to ensure safe, on-time deliveries and exceptional customer service.

Join a leading Australian logistics company where your planning, problem-solving and leadership skills will improve operational performance and service levels across our network.

Qualifications

• When applying, show experience in transport, logistics, fleet allocation, dispatch, or scheduling.
• Demonstrate strong planning, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and make decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with transport management, dispatch, or scheduling systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of NHVR Fatigue Management, BFMs, Load Restraint, DG requirements is advantageous.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily pick-up and delivery runs using Orcoda to maximise fleet utilisation.
• Coordinate drivers and allocate work to ensure on-time, safe deliveries.
• Maintain regular communication with drivers and operations teams.
• Monitor compliance with Fatigue Management, load restraint and safety standards.
• Track KPIs like missed pickups and delivery performance and report outcomes.
• Manage disruptions and deliver practical, timely solutions.
• Coordinate priority freight and special delivery requests as needed.
• Ensure fleet presentation and vehicle safety standards.

Skills

Fleet planning

Logistics

Dispatch

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Orcoda system

Fatigue management knowledge

Tools

Orcoda

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northline is seeking an experienced Fleet Planner for our Sunshine West team in Melbourne. You will oversee day-to-day scheduling and coordination of the PUD fleet to ensure safe, on-time deliveries and exceptional customer service.

Join a leading Australian logistics company where your planning, problem-solving and leadership skills will improve operational performance and service levels across our network.