General Transport - Allocator

Medlog Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlog Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a General Transport Allocator to support the General Transport Manager in scheduling fleet and coordinating daily operations. Day Shift Pattern from 5am-6am.

The role involves coordinating with drivers, customers, and warehouse staff, planning daily driver jobs (FCL delivery and MT collections), ensuring all movements are entered and tracked, and contributing to fleet maintenance strategies. Strong organisation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in container fleet allocating.
• Knowledge of fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility.
• Knowledge and understanding of load restraint.
• Experience with weight limits under HML.
• Proficiency with transport management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling fleet with the General Transport Manager.
• Frequent communication with drivers and MEDLOG co-workers.
• Liaising with drivers, customers and warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Planning & allocation of Drivers daily jobs, including FCL delivery and MT Collections.
• Ensuring all freight movements and information is entered and available.
• Active participation in MEDLOG’s Fleet Maintenance strategy.
• Planning of work for next day.

Skills

Fleet planning

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Load restraint knowledge

Tools

Transport management software

MS Office

1Stop VBS

Job description

MEDLOG is a global logistics and supply chain operator, specialisingin wharf cartage, container and warehouse storage andhandling. Building on decades of integrated logistics expertise, we are continually investing in infrastructure, assets and people, as well as adapting to the latest trends in technology and digitalisation.

Due to recent business growth, we have a newly created position for a General Transport Allocator reporting to the General Transport Manager.

Day Shift Pattern from 5am-6am

Key responsibilities for this role:

• Supporting the General Transport Manager with scheduling fleet
• Frequent communication with drivers and MEDLOG co-workers.
• Liaising with drivers, customers and warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Planning & allocation of Drivers daily jobs, both FCL delivery and MT Collections.
• Ensuring all freight movements and information is entered and available.
• Active participation in MEDLOG’s Fleet Maintenance strategy.
• Planning of work for next day.

About you:

• At least 1 years’experience in container fleet allocating.
• Knowledge of fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility.
• Knowledge and understanding of load restraint
• Extensive knowledge of equipment types/trucks required for jobs.
• Well organised and can prioritise workloads on an hourly / daily basis.
• Can plan, and think quickly and strategically.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Able to work under pressure and meet the deadlines.
• Great team player but also able to work independently.
• Have a sound knowledge of current Main Roads Regulations + PBS defined routes.
• Have high level computer skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• Proficiency in transport management software and MS Office.
• Knowledge of Container Chain / MT Data / 1Stop VBS is desirable.
• Understanding of weight limit under HML.