Position Title: Logistics Planner
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 41331
About the role
Are you organised, proactive, and looking to take ownership in a fast‐paced logistics environment? Join McCain as a Logistics Planner and play a key role in our national supply chain team. Based in Ballarat, you will coordinate and monitor all aspects of vehicle assignments across our network of 3PL linehaul carriers, ensuring efficient, compliant inventory distribution through close collaboration with transport and warehouse partners. You will respond to changes in real time, support daily operational improvements, and engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep our logistics operations running smoothly.
What you'll be doing
* Coordinate and monitor vehicle load planning, ensuring accurate scheduling and delivery.
* Execute daily replenishments and Distribution Requirements Planning activities.
* Communicate and collaborate with warehouses, transport providers, and internal teams.
* Respond to changes or issues, providing after‐hours support for urgent matters as needed.
* Maintain records to support compliance and safety requirements, including Chain of Responsibility and mass management.
* Track transport performance and support reporting and process improvements.
* Engage with stakeholders to resolve challenges and drive efficiency.
What you'll need to be successful
* Eager to learn, proactive, and take ownership of responsibilities.
* Understanding of transport compliance and Chain of Responsibility is an advantage.
* Exposure to SAP, Oracle, WMS, or similar systems, and comfortable using Excel.
* Strong communication and problem‐solving skills; comfortable picking up the phone to coordinate with partners.
* Skilled in conflict resolution and stakeholder management.
* Flexibility to manage issues and competing deadlines.
* Excellent time management and prioritisation skills in fast‐paced settings.
* High accuracy and attention to detail.
* Resilient and accountable.
* Experience in supply chain, logistics, load planning, or a related field, or relevant study or transferable skills from similar roles is an advantage.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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