Transport Coordinator | Tullamarine VIC

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport.

YOUR ROLE

The Transport Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective coordination of transport services at our automotive customer’s site in Tullamarine. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality customer service, overseeing day-to-day dispatch and transport functions, and working closely with both the customer and internal stakeholders to ensure operations run smoothly and on time.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:
 

• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Legislation, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and other relevant standards and regulations
• Identify and address safety issues proactively, and conduct monthly compliance audits on transport providers
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure packaging is fit for transport and implement initiatives to eliminate transit damage caused by insufficient packaging
• Monitor daily freight volumes and liaise with transport suppliers to ensure adequate vehicle capacity is available to meet delivery requirements. Organise additional transport as required
• Manage transport suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to scheduled arrival and departure times
• Investigate service failures, damage, shortages, overages, or incorrect deliveries. Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Oversee all open transport issues and ensure they are resolved within the KPI timeframes specified in contract agreements
• Manage the transport network, recommending and implementing cost reduction initiatives where appropriate
• Attend and contribute to transport provider KPI meetings, operational reviews, and safety toolbox meetings
• Oversee the loading of vehicles to ensure freight is safely secured in compliance with CoR requirements and prevent damage during transit. Ensure all dispatch documentation is accurate and complete
• Manage and coordinate the activities of drivers on-site to ensure smooth operations
• Manage the MHU Track and Trace process to ensure efficient tracking of freight.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

Our ideal candidate has:
 

• Experience in coordinating transport and dispatch operations, including working with transport suppliers and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• A good understanding of safety standards, with the ability to identify and address safety issues and conduct basic compliance checks
• Ability to manage daily freight volumes, coordinate vehicle capacity, and resolve common transport issues like delays or delivery discrepancies
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with proven ability to coordinate others, and building positive relationships with stakeholders
• Basic commercial awareness, with experience in supporting cost efficiency initiatives and understanding site performance
• Competent with Excel and able to use basic analytical skills to support operational improvements.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER? 

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.
 

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, the CMA CGM Learning Academy, early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

CEVA Logistics' Diversity Statement:

As a global organisation, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, attitudes, and local knowledge of our customers, can we succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to indigenous status, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic.

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