Freight Transport Optimiser & Scheduler - Flexible Location

H People; Bayside; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H People is seeking a Transport Scheduler / Optimiser to join their Freight Management Services team, coordinating transport orders, optimizing carrier capacity, and ensuring on-time delivery. You will manage end-to-end allocation, source carriers, plan freight movements, monitor orders, and liaise with carriers and customers.

Location flexibility across Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. The role requires strong analytical skills, risk management and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in transport scheduling, allocation, planning or optimisation.
• Good understanding of Australian road transport industry and carrier networks.
• Experience using transport management systems (TMS) or freight management platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end allocation and execution of transport orders.
• Sourcing and coordinating carrier capacity to meet customer requirements.
• Planning and optimising freight movements to achieve the best cost and service outcomes.
• Monitoring transport orders and proactively managing delays, exceptions and service risks.
• Liaising with carriers, customers and internal stakeholders to keep operations running smoothly.
• Tracking deliveries and ensuring proof of delivery (POD) is received.
• Maintaining accurate transport, carrier and route information.
• Identifying opportunities to improve transport efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Transport scheduling

Logistics planning

Carrier coordination

TMS experience

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Prioritisation

Tools

TMS platforms

Job description

H People is seeking a Transport Scheduler / Optimiser to join their Freight Management Services team, coordinating transport orders, optimizing carrier capacity, and ensuring on-time delivery. You will manage end-to-end allocation, source carriers, plan freight movements, monitor orders, and liaise with carriers and customers.

Location flexibility across Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. The role requires strong analytical skills, risk management and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced