Freight Planner - Moorebank

Qube; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube, Australia's leading integrated logistics provider, is seeking an EDO Planner to join our Freight Forwarding team in Sydney. You will coordinate Electronic Delivery Orders, plan container movements and ensure efficient scheduling with shipping lines, depots and customers.

This fast-paced role demands strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate freight records.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding, transport planning or container logistics.
• Knowledge of EDO processes and shipping line portals.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with logistics or freight management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process Electronic Delivery Orders (EDOs) for container collections.
• Liaise with shipping lines, depots, transport providers and internal teams to ensure timely container movements.
• Plan and schedule container pickups and deliveries in line with operational requirements.
• Monitor container availability, release status, and documentation requirements.
• Resolve issues relating to EDO releases, container holds, or documentation discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records in freight forwarding and logistics systems.
• Communicate updates to customers and stakeholders regarding shipment status.
• Ensure compliance with port, depot, and shipping line procedures.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Transport planning

Container logistics

EDO processes

Shipping line portals

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Logistics systems

Freight management systems

Shipping line portals

Job description

About us

Qube is Australia's largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services with a market capitalisation of over $7 billion as at 30 June 2025. We operate in over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of more than 11,000 employees.

Our purpose is to help our customers, communities, industries and people to Thrive through a relentless focus on our five priorities - Safety, Wellbeing, Planet, Opportunity and Performance. Our business is comprised of two core divisions: the Operating Division, and Qube's 50 per cent interest in Patrick Terminals, Australia's leading container terminal operator. The Operating Division comprises two business units: Qube Logistics and Infrastructure and Qube Ports and Bulk.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented EDO Planner to join our Freight Forwarding team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating Electronic Delivery Orders (EDOs), planning container movements, and ensuring efficient scheduling between shipping lines, transport providers, and customers.

This is a fast-paced role suited to someone with strong logistics coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process Electronic Delivery Orders (EDOs) for container collections.
• Liaise with shipping lines, depots, transport providers and internal teams to ensure timely container movements.
• Plan and schedule container pickups and deliveries in line with operational requirements.
• Monitor container availability, release status, and documentation requirements.
• Resolve issues relating to EDO releases, container holds, or documentation discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records in freight forwarding and logistics systems.
• Communicate updates to customers and stakeholders regarding shipment status.
• Ensure compliance with port, depot, and shipping line procedures.

About You

• Previous experience in freight forwarding, transport planning, or container logistics.
• Knowledge of EDO processes and shipping line portals highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency with logistics or freight management systems and Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing logistics and freight forwarding team.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Career development opportunities within the logistics industry.

Apply

If you are a motivated logistics professional looking to grow your career in freight forwarding, we would love to hear from you.