Strategic Transport Operations & Commercial Lead

HR Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Transport Operations & Commercial Specialist based in Sydney to support the operations team. You will drive load planning, efficiency, and safety compliance across the network, with responsibility for quotes, fleet coordination, and customer updates.

Reporting to the Transport Operations Lead, you will optimise routes, manage driver assignments and maintain transport data across TMS/FMS systems, delivering reliable service and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong transport operations background with load planning experience.
• Experience using TMS or FMS systems and MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of local/interstate freight operations and CoR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver freight quotes and cost estimates for local courier, 3PL, and interstate freight.
• Coordinate daily fleet allocations, route optimization, and driver assignments.
• Act as main contact for drivers and subcontractors, providing ongoing support.
• Handle daily customer inquiries, bookings, tracking, and delivery updates.
• Process transport docs, job entries, consignments, and billing adjustments.
• Maintain data in TMS and driver apps, ensuring accuracy.
• Address delays or bottlenecks to minimise service impact.

Skills

Transport planning

Load allocation

TMS

FMS

MS Office

CoR

Tools

Hub Freight Management System

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Randstad is seeking a Transport Operations & Commercial Specialist based in Sydney to support the operations team. You will drive load planning, efficiency, and safety compliance across the network, with responsibility for quotes, fleet coordination, and customer updates.

Reporting to the Transport Operations Lead, you will optimise routes, manage driver assignments and maintain transport data across TMS/FMS systems, delivering reliable service and cost-effective solutions.