Transport Planner

Toll Transport Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure, long-term employment

Career progression opportunities

Training and development pathways

Strong safety culture

Supportive team environment

Specialised equipment and inventory

Job summary

Toll Group in Adelaide is seeking a Transport Planner to support Defence Logistics under the Defence Theatre Logistics contract. You will coordinate transport movements, manage bookings using ERP/WMS and contribute to route optimisation while maintaining safety and operational excellence.

You’ll work in a Defence environment, liaising with warehousing and customer service teams to ensure on-time deliveries, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship required.
• Eligible to obtain AGSVA Security Clearance.
• Able to pass medical and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and confirm transport movements.
• Use ERP/WMS and Transport Management Systems to manage bookings and tracking.
• Monitor carrier performance and improve delivery reliability.
• Coordinate with warehouses to optimise loading, despatch.
• Support incident reporting and proof-of-delivery follow-ups.
• Contribute to route optimisation and cost reduction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team-focused

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post – www.tollgroup.com

Support Australia's Defence Capability

At Toll Group, we're proud to play a critical role in supporting Australia's Defence Force through the Defence Theatre Logistics (DTL) contract.

Whether you're operating equipment, transporting critical freight, or leading frontline logistics teams, your work will directly contribute to keeping Defence operations moving.

If you're looking for meaningful work, career stability and the opportunity to be part of something bigger, we'd like to hear from you.

Transport Planner | Defence Logistics

Location: RAAF Edinburgh SA

Why Join Toll?

• Support Australia's Defence capability
• Secure, long-term employment
• Career progression opportunities
• Training and development pathways
• Work with specialised equipment and inventory
• Strong safety culture
• Supportive team environment

About the Role

As a Transport Planner you’ll play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative and customer service Transport operations under the Government & Defence contract. This role is responsible for accurate data entry, document control, reporting support, and frontline customer service activities that contribute to efficient warehouse and distribution operations. You’ll act as a critical bridge between warehouse, customer service, and operational teams to consolidate consignments, manage transport bookings, and optimise route and carrier utilisation.

You’ll work within a secure Defence environment where attention to detail, accountability and safety are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and confirm transport movements, ensuring alignment with capacity, and delivery windows
• Use ERP/WMS and Transport Management Systems (TMS) to manage bookings, run sheets, and tracking
• Monitor transport carrier performance and collaborate with internal teams to improve delivery reliability
• Coordinate with warehouses to optimise loading, consolidation, and despatch activities
• Support incident reporting, track and trace, and proof-of-delivery follow-ups in collaboration with customer service
• Provide input to performance reports and assist with carrier utilisation analysis
• Contribute to route optimisation, cost reduction, and service improvement initiatives
• Escalate service failures or customer-impacting issues to

What You'll Bring

• Warehouse or logistics experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in business analysis, reporting, or process improvement.
• Hold a valid Truck Licence (MR, HR, HC or MC Licence) as you will be requested to complete some deliveries when required by management
• Hold a valid LF Forklift Lic
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with a focus on problem solving.
• Experience with WMS systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Safety-first approach
• Team-focused attitude

Essential Requirements

• Australian Citizenship
• Eligible to obtain an AGSVA Security Clearance
• Ability to pass medical and background checks

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 14,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide from around 300 sites in over 30 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 140 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post – www.tollgroup.com

Toll Group does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies and will not pay any placement fees relating to such unsolicited resume referrals.

All applicants must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undergo a criminal history check, pre-employment medical and/or drug & alcohol testing as required.

Toll embraces and celebrates a variety of cultures. We continue to build a business that reflects the values of equality, built on the knowledge and understanding that everyone is welcome including the First Nations Peoples, and those of all ages, genders and abilities.

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.