Transport Coordinator

Labourpower Recruitment Services Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Labourpower Recruitment Services Pty Ltd in Melbourne's Ravenhall is seeking an experienced Transport Coordinator to support the operations team of a large manufacturing company. The role focuses on efficient transport planning, driver allocation and proactive delivery management.

You'll work with Dynamics 365 and MS Office daily, maintain site records, and liaise with customers, drivers and warehouse staff to resolve issues and keep schedules on track.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in transport coordination.
• High level knowledge of Dynamics 365.
• High level knowledge of MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Highly organised and resilient.
• Ability to work with internal stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient transport schedules and routes.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles to daily deliveries.
• Monitor delivery progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Plan and book delivery slots with customers and centres.
• Maintain PODs, manifests, run sheets, and daily reports.
• Communicate with customers, drivers, warehouse teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure transport integrates with warehouse and production operations.
• Manage subcontractor performance and safety compliance.

Skills

Transport coordination

Organisation

Resilience

Dynamics 365

MS Office

Tools

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

• $40-$45 per hour inclusive of casual loading
• Monday to Friday 7.00am-3.00pm
• Ravenhall Location
• Temp to Perm ($80k plus super for perm)

We are seeking an experienced Transport Coordinator who can provide support within the operations team of a large manufacturing company in Ravenhall. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, previous experience in transport coordination and planning.

This is a great opportunity for an administrative professional who is looking for long term employment opportunities, can roll with the punches and his highly organised when managing multiple tasks.

Transport Planning & Coordination

• Develop and maintain efficient transport schedules and routes to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles to daily deliveries based on capacity and compliance.
• Monitor delivery progress and adjust plans proactively to manage delays or disruptions.
• Plan and book delivery and receiving slots with customers and distribution centres.
• Maintain accurate site administration including PODs, manifests, run sheets, and daily reporting.
• Communicate with customers, drivers, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues.
• Ensure transport activities integrate smoothly with warehouse and production operations.
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with service expectations and safety standards

Pallet Management

• Monitor and manage daily pallet reconciliation for the Minto site.
• Maintain accurate pallet account records within CHEP and Loscam systems.
• Investigate and resolve pallet discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure pallets are tracked and documented by drivers and warehouse staff.
• Provide pallet usage reports and insights to support cost control.
• Build strong relationships with customers and carriers regarding pallet returns and exchanges.

Systems & Reporting

• D365 manage orders, inventory movements, and transport documentation.
• Prepare daily and periodic transport and pallet reports.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to analyze data and present insights.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years experience in transport coordination
• High Level knowledge of Dynamics 365
• High level of knowledge with all MS Office programs including Work, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher
• Highly organised
• Resilient

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.