Transport Scheduler

Lhr; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lhr in Melbourne is seeking a Transport Scheduler to coordinate delivery schedules and bookings. You will work under the Operations Manager, handling administration, data input in CMS, and maintaining filing systems while upholding company values.

The role requires strong organisational skills, proficiency with Excel/Word, and experience in transport or logistics. You will interact with drivers and customers to ensure timely, compliant deliveries and cost-efficient routes.

Qualifications

• Qualifications with relevant employment experience.
• Completed secondary school or equivalent level.
• Training in Logistics and Fleet management would be an asset.
• Strong database management skills would be an advantage.
• Intermediate IT Skills - Word and Excel and the ability to learn software.
• Health & safety awareness.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service & oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely delivery of goods & our services.
• Scheduling Routes and Deliveries for the business.
• Maintain delivery Schedule and track deliveries to ensure deliveries are met.
• Analyse delivery costs and recommend more cost-effective methods of delivery.
• Monitor and report driver issues such as accidents, safety concerns & licensing issues.
• Supporting in organising and maintaining of electronic/manual filing system for customer POD's.
• Communications and being proactive to customer enquiries and reasonable requests.
• Dealing with routine correspondence on own initiative.
• Ensuring safety compliances are adhered to.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Excel (MS Office)

Education

Secondary school completed

Logistics & fleet management (training)

Tools

Excel

Word

CMS

Job description

Job Title: Transport Scheduler.

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Main purpose of job

Coordinating Delivery Schedules and Bookings Allocation.

Problem Solving Using Own initiative.

Provide internal administration Support for the transport department including filing,

data input & using Microsoft Office Programmes, and inhouse programmes (CMS)

Deliver on and demonstrate our company values.

Main duties/responsibilities

• Oversee the timely delivery of goods & our services.
• Scheduling Routes and Deliveries for the business.
• Maintain delivery Schedule and track deliveries to ensure deliveries are met.
• Analyse delivery costs and recommend more cost-effective methods of delivery.
• Monitor and report driver issues such as accidents, safety concerns. & licencing issues.
• Supporting in organising and maintaining of electronic/manual filing system for customer POD's.
• Communications and being proactive to customer enquiries and reasonable requests.
• Dealing with routine correspondence on own initiative.
• Ensuring safety compliances are adhered to.
• Principal qualifications required: Qualifications with relevant employment experience.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Educational standards
• Completed secondary school or equivalent level.
• Training in Logistics and Fleet management would be an asset.
• Strong Database management skills would be an advantage.

Work Experience

• Strong Victoria geographical knowledge.
• Previous Administration experience including producing excel report is essential.
• Transport/Logistics experience within a recent, similar role is a must.
• Intermediate IT Skills - Word and Excel and the ability to learn software.
• Health & safety awareness.
• Strong relationship building Skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service & oral/written communication skills including polite/professional telephone manner.

Special Aptitudes

• Ability to problem solve.
• Excellent communication skills.

Personal Characteristics

• Attention to detail is a must.
• Flexible & proactive Attitude.
• A Can do attitude both internal & external.
• Friendly personality
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good organisational abilities
• Ability work on own initiative
• Ability to motivate and lead others.

Special circumstances

• Must be able to work beyond normal hours when required.

If you possess the above qualifications and are interested in the role then we want to hear from you!