Operations Coordinator

Blackbook Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Recruitment is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Mascot, NSW, to coordinate daily transport requirements from order receipt to proof of delivery. You will use optimisation and transport management systems to schedule, allocate, and monitor freight movements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with carriers and internal teams, maintaining data accuracy, and delivering cost-efficient, on-time performance in a fast-paced transport environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in scheduling, transport planning or freight operations.
• Knowledge of Australian road transport, carriers, and compliance obligations (Chain of Responsibility).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on cost and service optimisation.
• Experience using TMS or transport planning systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational and self-management skills, with the ability to prioritise in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport requirements from order receipt through to proof of delivery.
• Use optimisation and transport management systems (TMS) to schedule, allocate, and monitor freight movements.
• Coordinate with carriers to ensure capacity, compliance and on-time performance.
• Monitor and resolve operational exceptions, maintaining service levels and cost efficiency.
• Maintain accurate data including carrier rates, routes and site information.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, carriers, and internal teams.

Skills

Scheduling

Transport planning

TMS

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Cost optimisation

Communication

Job description

A fast-paced operational role within the transport industry, offering the opportunity to join a growing business!

The Company

A leading transport business with a strong reputation for innovation, customer service and operational excellence. They provide tailored end-to-end transport solutions across multiple industries, delivering safe, efficient and reliable outcomes for their customers.

The Role

• Manage daily transport requirements from order receipt through to proof of delivery.
• Use optimisation and transport management systems (TMS) to schedule, allocate, and monitor freight movements.
• Coordinate with carriers to ensure capacity, compliance and on-time performance.
• Monitor and resolve operational exceptions, maintaining service levels and cost efficiency.
• Maintain accurate data including carrier rates, routes and site information.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, carriers, and internal teams.

Your Background

• Prior experience in scheduling, transport planning or freight operations.
• Knowledge of Australian road transport, carriers, and compliance obligations (including Chain of Responsibility).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on cost and service optimisation.
• Experience using TMS or transport planning systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational and self-management skills, with the ability to prioritise in fast-paced environments.

What’s on offer?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and innovative business that values collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a high-performing team with strong support structures and genuine opportunities for career growth.

Operations Coordinator Mascot, NSW, AU