Strategic Fleet Planner & Logistics Leader (Hybrid)

Karmo-Pty-Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Airport West location

Parental leave not specified

Hybrid work schedule

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Karmo is Australia’s leading car subscription provider, seeking a Fleet Planning & Logistics Leader to own the planning and movement of vehicles across our national footprint. You’ll work with the Fleet Manager, procurement, operations and customer teams to convert fleet demand into cost-efficient plans and strong supplier relationships.

Location: Airport West, VIC, with a flexible hybrid rhythm (3 days in office, 2 remote).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fleet, vehicle logistics, supply chain or transport planning.
• Track record of managing freight costs, carrier rates and supplier performance.
• Experience with dealers or OEMs on vehicle delivery and allocation.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills under time pressure.
• Commercial mindset with cost control and negotiation skills.
• Experience with reporting, forecasting and fleet management systems.
• Excellent communication across dealers, suppliers, customers and internal teams.
• Proactive, accountable and calm in fast-growth environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle transport regulations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Keep freight costs down through route consolidation, load optimization and carrier selection.
• Negotiate and review rates and service agreements with transport providers and track spend vs. budget.
• Identify new savings such as backhaul opportunities, regional hubs and alternative carriers.
• Coordinate delivery windows, vehicle readiness and handovers with dealers and OEMs.
• Plan and coordinate transport for B2B and partner fleet customers, including bulk deliveries and redeployments.
• Turn forecasts and procurement plans into a rolling logistics plan balancing location and demand.
• Report on vehicle condition as it moves in/out of possession.
• Update fleet planning trackers and orders to reflect delivery dates and status.

Skills

Fleet management

Logistics planning

Cost negotiation

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Supply chain degree

Tools

Fleet management system

Fleet tracking software

Job description

Karmo is Australia’s leading car subscription provider, seeking a Fleet Planning & Logistics Leader to own the planning and movement of vehicles across our national footprint. You’ll work with the Fleet Manager, procurement, operations and customer teams to convert fleet demand into cost-efficient plans and strong supplier relationships.

Location: Airport West, VIC, with a flexible hybrid rhythm (3 days in office, 2 remote).