Why You'll Be Excited About This Role
As Freedoms Transport Allocator you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the daily transport operations to ensure the efficient, protected, and cost-effective delivery of our products.
You'll work at the heart of our operations, where your decisions directly impact customer satisfaction and business success. Your expertise will drive efficiency improvements that save costs, reduce environmental impact, and ensure customers receive their purchases exactly when promised.
Why You'll Like Working Here
At Freedom, we're not just certified as a Great Place to Work, we live it every day. Here's what you can look forward to:
- Competitive salary plus superannuation
- Generous 25% staff discount on all Freedom products, including sale items
- Work in a friendly and supportive environment where you'll support from all areas of the business
- A culture that values your voice and ideas, where you can make a real impact.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within a national retail brand.
What You'll Be Working On
You'll handle diverse responsibilities that keep our logistics operation running smoothly:
- Plan and coordinate daily delivery schedules and optimal routes across Sydney and NSW
- Monitor fleet performance in real-time and resolve delays to maintain customer satisfaction
- Build relationships with drivers, warehouse teams, and transport providers
- Manage challenges like weather delays or vehicle breakdowns with effective contingency plans
- Analyse and report on transportation metrics to guide strategic decisions
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and chain of responsibility requirements
- Drive improvements in route optimisation, scheduling efficiency, and cost reduction
What Type of Person Will Succeed
We're looking for an experienced logistics professional with the right mix of skills and personal qualities:
- 3+ years transport allocation experience with strong Sydney/NSW geography knowledge
- Valid driver's license and hands-on experience with TMS, WMS, or ERP systems
- Logistics qualifications preferred - Certificate/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transport Operations
- Safety knowledge - OHS accreditation and understanding of compliance requirements
- Strong problem-solver who stays calm under pressure and communicates well with diverse teams
- Detail-oriented team player motivated by delivering excellent customer service
How to Apply
We're excited to grow our team and would love to learn more about you. To take the first step towards your future at Freedom, click the apply button to submit your application and don't forget to attach your resume.
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