Linehaul Optimizer & Master Scheduler

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEEK is looking for a proactive Linehaul Allocator to manage national freight movements across Australia. You will be the key link between drivers, customers, and the operations team, ensuring safe, on-time deliveries and smooth daily logistics.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll plan routes, monitor fleet movements, and resolve operational issues while coordinating with depots and customers to optimise service performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in linehaul allocation and logistics coordination.
• Strong understanding of linehaul, local operations, and driver compliance.
• Understanding of interstate/local routes, travel/loading times, rest breaks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and allocate linehaul runs across the national network.
• Manage end-to-end contracts, including local pickups and last mile deliveries.
• Coordinate with customers for pickups/deliveries and cross-dock activities.
• Monitor fleet movements and adjust schedules in real time.
• Liaise with drivers, depots, and customers to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with fatigue, safety, and chain-of-responsibility requirements.
• Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally.
• Maintain records, manifests, PODs, and driver run sheets.
• Support fleet utilisation improvement and service performance.
• Work with Fleet and Compliance Supervisors to minimise downtime via RM.

Skills

Linehaul allocation

Logistics coordination

Driver compliance

Communication skills

TMS proficiency

Problem solving

Job description

SEEK is looking for a proactive Linehaul Allocator to manage national freight movements across Australia. You will be the key link between drivers, customers, and the operations team, ensuring safe, on-time deliveries and smooth daily logistics.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll plan routes, monitor fleet movements, and resolve operational issues while coordinating with depots and customers to optimise service performance.