At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate Sydney Metro transport operations for efficient freight movements.
- Company: Join a leading transport and logistics operation in Erskine Park.
- Benefits: Earn $40 per hour with consistent Monday to Friday hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and exposure to innovative transport networks.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while honing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport planning and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 40 $ per hour.
Ongoing Opportunity | Erskine Park | Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 3:00pm | ASAP Start!
Zoom Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join a leading transport and logistics operation based in Erskine Park. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Sydney Metro transport planning, transport allocation and freight coordination to join a busy, fast-paced logistics environment.
The successful candidate will play an important role in coordinating daily transport operations, managing freight movements and ensuring service delivery across the Sydney Metro network and Digital Freight Network (DFN). If you have strong planning and organisational skills, experience using BY and a solid understanding of transport compliance, we'd love to hear from you!
Position Details
- Role: Transport Planner - Sydney Metro & DFN
- Location: Erskine Park, NSW
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
- Preferred Start Date: ASAP
- Industry: Transport & Logistics
- Employment Type: Casual Ongoing
- Rate: $40 per hour
Your Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate daily Sydney Metro transport requirements to ensure efficient freight movements and service delivery.
- Allocate and manage transport requirements, including daily freight planning and carrier coordination.
- Manage and monitor daily Digital Freight Network (DFN) freight movements.
- Liaise with carriers, operational sites, vendors and primary customers to ensure transport requirements are met.
- Proactively identify and manage transport delays, service exceptions and operational escalations.
- Maintain accurate transport records and ensure compliance with relevant procedures and requirements.
- Ensure adherence to Chain of Responsibility (COR) obligations and transport compliance standards.
- Communicate professionally via email with vendors, carriers and customers regarding transport arrangements, compliance and service updates.
- Monitor transport performance and support the smooth running of daily operations in a fast-paced environment.
To Be Successful, You Will Have
- Previous experience in transport planning, freight coordination or fleet allocation.
- Experience using BY transport planning systems.
- Demonstrated experience in Sydney Metro transport planning.
- Experience managing or monitoring Digital Freight Network (DFN) freight movements will be highly regarded.
- A strong understanding of Chain of Responsibility (COR) and transport compliance requirements.
- Excellent written communication skills, particularly when communicating with vendors and primary customers via email.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- The ability to work proactively, resolve issues and manage operational escalations.
- A professional approach to customer service and stakeholder communication.
What's in It for You?
- Consistent Monday to Friday working hours.
- Day shift schedule of 7:00am to 3:00pm.
- Opportunity to work within a busy transport and logistics operation.
- Exposure to Sydney Metro transport planning and Digital Freight Network operations.
- The opportunity to utilise your planning, coordination and compliance expertise.
- Work with an experienced team in a fast-paced operational environment.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must be willing to complete and pass a National Police Check.
- Participate in and successfully pass Drug & Alcohol Testing.
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