Transport Coordinator

Henkel; Shire of Yarra Ranges; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme with hybrid model

Global growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Henkel Australia is seeking a Transport Coordinator to plan and book sea, air, and road freight to meet delivery and return requirements, including exports, imports, and customer returns. You'll coordinate with warehouses, Customer Service, and service providers to ensure timely shipments and manage documentation for international and domestic logistics.

You will support transport planning, shipment consolidation, cost-saving initiatives, monitor shipments, handle DG and non-DG goods, and assist

Qualifications

• 2+ years in supply chain and logistics with customs knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused approach.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset with ability to lead and coordinate others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport activities with warehouses, Customer Service, stakeholders and service providers.
• Manage domestic and international transport, including Dangerous Goods (DG) and non-DG goods.
• Support transport planning, shipment consolidation and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor inbound and outbound shipments and follow up on delivery issues.
• Manage transport claims relating to damaged or lost goods.
• Validate freight invoices and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor transport provider performance and manage service-related complaints.
• Support 3PL operations, logistics projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Organization

Leadership

Customer focus

Proactive mindset

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this Position

As a Transport Coordinator, you are responsible for planning and booking sea, air, and road freight to meet delivery and return requirements, including exports, imports, and customer returns. Coordinates with internal teams and carriers to ensure timely shipments, manages special transport needs, investigates service issues, verifies invoices, and handles documentation for international and domestic logistics.

What You´ll Do

• Coordinate transport activities with warehouses, Customer Service, stakeholders and service providers.
• Manage domestic and international transport, including Dangerous Goods (DG) and non-dangerous goods.
• Support transport planning, shipment consolidation and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor inbound and outbound shipments and follow up on delivery issues.
• Manage transport claims relating to damaged or lost goods.
• Validate freight invoices and investigate any rate or invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor transport provider performance and manage service-related complaints.
• Support 3PL operations, logistics projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in supply chain and logistics, with knowledge of customs-related processes.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to lead and coordinate others.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Flexible Public Holidays
• Company Products Allocation

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us!

We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.