Senior Officer - Transfers Planning - Container Parks in Sydney

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner to join our growing team! This role will be responsible for coordinating and managing the efficient movement of containers from rail services within the Sydney Container Park to terminals, while planning and executing stack runs for Sydney shipping lines. The role ensures transfer activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with operational requirements, service level agreements, and regulatory requirements, while optimising fleet utilisation and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and manage daily container transfer plans from rail arrivals to terminal delivery slots
• Plan, coordinate and oversee stack runs into and out of the container park
• Optimise utilisation of company-owned transport assets and manage subcontractor engagement where required
• Secure and manage Vehicle Booking System (VBS) slots to ensure timely container transfers
• Monitor transfer activities, resolve operational disruptions, and implement corrective actions
• Liaise with rail operations, container park teams, terminals, shipping lines, subcontractors, and customers to ensure seamless service delivery
• Analyse demand patterns, vessel schedules and operational performance data to support planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide reporting, insights and planning updates to operational leadership and senior management
• Coach and provide guidance to allocators while supporting the development of planning processes and tools

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in transport planning, container logistics, supply chain operations, or a related field
• Strong understanding of port, rail, container park and terminal operations
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Vehicle Booking Systems (VBS)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across internal and external partners
• Sound knowledge of transport, compliance and safety standards within the logistics industry
• Proven ability to analyse operational data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Supporting equality

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

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About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.