National Transport Scheduler

About our OrganisationWe are Lactalis Australia.We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods.  With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products - milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are.  We provide a workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us. Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!About this Opportunity🚚 Transport & Dispatch OperationsManage SAP Order Management and Lead Time ControlCreate and maintain dispatch windows at dispatch pointsBuild and optimise loads to meet KPI targetsExecute day-of-dispatch activities, including slot re-bookings and system updatesCommunicate daily exceptions (missed dispatches, delays, order changes)📦 Load Planning & SchedulingBuild loads aligned to network structureClean SAP shipments dailyProvide weekly schedule forecasts to carrier baseEscalate non-optimised loads for approval prior to schedulingConfirm carrier bookings, driver details, and fleet allocationReceive and confirm rail service bookings🔄 Order & Data ManagementPerform manual order cleanse and ATP validationUpdate SAP route data and ensure accuracyHold and assign new customers to routes before schedulingClear SAP credits and process write-offs weeklyEnsure carrier compliance with Linksafe requirementsRecord exceptions and incidents in Day Book📊 Communication & System UseMaintain strong communication with dispatch points, carriers, and customersCommunicate clearly across diverse audiences using analytical and organisational skillsUtilise Transport Management System (TMS) at expert levelThe successful candidate will need a good understanding of transport planning and scheduling concepts and principles, load planning and chain of responsibility purpose and obligations. Exposure to transport within the FMCG industry would be advantageous as would any experience with SAP. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is flexible and adaptable to work a variety of work rosters, show attention to detail, and have a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and rapport within the business.Want to make a difference and have the skills and attitude to succeed? Click the link to apply!   AUD Brisbane 4000

National Transport Scheduler

  • Permanent Full-time role
  • Performance Bonus
  • Excellent career development opportunity

About our Organisation

We are Lactalis Australia.

We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods.  With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products - milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.

At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are.  We provide a workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us. Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!

About this Opportunity

🚚 Transport & Dispatch Operations

  • Manage SAP Order Management and Lead Time Control
  • Create and maintain dispatch windows at dispatch points
  • Build and optimise loads to meet KPI targets
  • Execute day-of-dispatch activities, including slot re-bookings and system updates
  • Communicate daily exceptions (missed dispatches, delays, order changes)

📦 Load Planning & Scheduling

  • Build loads aligned to network structure
  • Clean SAP shipments daily
  • Provide weekly schedule forecasts to carrier base
  • Escalate non-optimised loads for approval prior to scheduling
  • Confirm carrier bookings, driver details, and fleet allocation
  • Receive and confirm rail service bookings

🔄 Order & Data Management

  • Perform manual order cleanse and ATP validation
  • Update SAP route data and ensure accuracy
  • Hold and assign new customers to routes before scheduling
  • Clear SAP credits and process write-offs weekly
  • Ensure carrier compliance with Linksafe requirements
  • Record exceptions and incidents in Day Book

📊 Communication & System Use

  • Maintain strong communication with dispatch points, carriers, and customers
  • Communicate clearly across diverse audiences using analytical and organisational skills
  • Utilise Transport Management System (TMS) at expert level

The successful candidate will need a good understanding of transport planning and scheduling concepts and principles, load planning and chain of responsibility purpose and obligations. Exposure to transport within the FMCG industry would be advantageous as would any experience with SAP. 

We are looking for a dedicated individual who is flexible and adaptable to work a variety of work rosters, show attention to detail, and have a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and rapport within the business.

Want to make a difference and have the skills and attitude to succeed? 

Click the link to apply!

 

 

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