Southern Region Transport Lead – Last-Mile & Optimization

Priceline; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing options

Employee Discounts across Wesfarmers (

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Wesfarmers Health is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager for the Southern Region to lead transport performance, despatch, and returns across multiple distribution centres. The role requires strong analytical skills and a hands-on approach to optimize routes, carrier relationships, and continual improvements.

You will work closely with Distribution Centre leaders and cross-functional teams, travelling regularly to Melbourne, Launceston, Adelaide, and Perth distribution hubs to

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in transport, FMCG, or last-mile logistics operations.
• Proven track record delivering transport route optimisation and cost reduction.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive transport performance across Southern Region network.
• Oversee despatch and returns operations at MDC/AFC/PDC/LDC.
• Lead transport project plan: despatch and route reviews, carrier rate reviews, seasonal transport.
• Coach transport planners on planning discipline, despatch processes, carrier handovers and SOPs.
• Embed transport SOPs and best practices; drive safety and CoR compliance.

Skills

Transport logistics

Data analysis & reporting

Leadership & coaching

Carrier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Transport/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

Telematics systems

Carrier management software

Job description

Wesfarmers Health is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager for the Southern Region to lead transport performance, despatch, and returns across multiple distribution centres. The role requires strong analytical skills and a hands-on approach to optimize routes, carrier relationships, and continual improvements.

You will work closely with Distribution Centre leaders and cross-functional teams, travelling regularly to Melbourne, Launceston, Adelaide, and Perth distribution hubs to