Drive the Future of Freight! Join Visy's Fast-Paced Freight Hub team in Essendon!
* Enjoy working in a well-equipped, contemporary office in Essendon Fields
* Permanent, full-time role with great hours to promote work‐life balance
* Grow your career with career advancement and development opportunities
Reporting to the National Freight Hub Manager, as a Freight Allocator you'll be responsible for the day‐to‐day management and coordination of third‐party transport carriers. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as operations managers, procurement, compliance, & planning, you'll ensure deliveries and pick‐ups are execute safely, efficiently and on time.
This is an exciting opportunity for a customer‐centric problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment and enjoys optimising freight operations.
What You'll Do
* Coordinate freight movements across Visy locations and external customer sites.
* Work with fleet controllers to maximise asset utilisation and minimise downtime.
* Use strong analytical skills to plan, schedule and optimise resource allocation.
* Communicate proactively with customers and carriers, providing updates on progress or delays.
* Manage multiple priorities and resolve problems as they come up.
* Build strong relationships with carriers, customers, and internal teams to secure cost‐effective transport solutions.
* Promote teamwork to consolidate loads and improve operational efficiency.
What You Will Bring
* Proven experience in transport allocation or a customer‐focused role in logistics
* Solid understanding of NHVR and Chain of Responsibility regulations including fatigue, load planning, mass management
* Proficiency in transport management systems and strong grasp on operational logistics
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving capabilities, with a strategic approach to resource planning
* A flexible and resilient mindset, with the ability to remain composed and productive in a fast‐paced environment
What You'll Love When You Join Us
* Work life Balance: Enjoy great hours & the opportunity to work from home to help you balance your professional & personal life.
* Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company.
* Stability & Innovation: Work with a proudly Australian‐owned business that combines decades of industry leadership with a forward‐thinking mindset.
About Visy?
At Visy Logistics, we don't just move freight – we move industries forward. As part of one of Australia's most sustainable and innovative businesses, we provide our people with the stability of a major employer and the opportunity to make a real impact every day. Offering a range of logistics services from warehousing, contract logistics, linehaul, intermodal transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics, we do logistics differently. Join a team that delivers reliable, safe and efficient transport solutions – backed by a national network and a strong commitment to our customers, communities and the planet.
You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria which will include a criminal history check.
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
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