Lineage is the world’s largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Working a Lineage is not just a job - it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.
The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.
Position Details
We’re now looking to appoint a strategic, data-focused transport planning expert to take ownership of optimisation across our national network.
About the Role
This is a senior, high-impact role responsible for governing and optimising transport planning outcomes across Lineage’s national refrigerated network.
You’ll act as the subject matter expert in planning and optimisation , reviewing and challenging TMS outputs, improving planning capability and delivering cost-effective, executable plans across multiple transport modes.
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategy, analytics and operational influence in a role with real national impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and optimise transport planning outcomes across a national network
- Review and challenge TMS (e.g. Blue Yonder) outputs to ensure practical execution
- Deliver improvements in cost efficiency, load utilisation and service outcomes
- Provide governance, standards and planning frameworks nationally
- Partner with operations, logistics, finance and safety teams
- Coach and uplift capability of transport planners
- Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
- Translate complex optimisation data into clear operational direction
What Success Looks Like
- Improved network efficiency and cost outcomes
- High planning accuracy and reduced execution variance
- Increased load optimisation and utilisation rates
- Consistent adoption of planning standards and best practice
- Measurable uplift in planning capability across the network
About You
You’re a commercially minded planning expert who thrives on solving complex optimisation challenges.
You will bring:
- Extensive experience in transport planning and optimisation
- In-depth expertise using TMS platforms (e.g. Blue Yonder, ORTEC or similar)
- Deep understanding of optimisation trade-offs and operational realities
- Ability to influence and translate data into action
- Comprehensive knowledge of Chain of Responsibility and compliance requirements
Highly Regarded
- Experience coaching & mentoring planning teams
- Exposure to national or multi-state logistics networks
- Impressive analytical skills (Power BI or similar)
- Background in FMCG, cold chain or time-critical logistics
The Opportunity
- Play a strategic role in a national logistics network
- Work with advanced optimisation systems and technology
- Influence decision-making at scale
- Join a global organisation with significant growth opportunities
- Be part of a culture focused on safety, innovation and continuous improvement
Our Values
We are guided by: Safety, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Boldness and Servant Leadership — shaping how we work, lead and succeed together.
Why Lineage?
Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.
Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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Senior Transport Planning Analyst in Melbourne employer: Lineage
Lineage is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront of our mission to transform the food supply chain. As a Finance Manager in Melbourne or Adelaide, you will have the opportunity to lead financial strategies that drive performance and operational efficiency while being part of a global network dedicated to sustainability and reducing waste. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, Lineage provides a platform for you to make a meaningful impact in the logistics industry.
