Fleet Planning & Logistics Leader

About the role

Karmo, Australia's largest car subscription provider, is looking for a Fleet Planning & Logistics Leader to own the planning and movement of vehicles across its national footprint, from dealer delivery and handover through to B2B fleet transport and vehicle returns. The role works closely with the Fleet Manager, procurement, operations and customer teams to turn fleet demand into well-sequenced, cost-efficient logistics, and builds supplier relationships and data to keep freight spend under control.

Key responsibilities

• Keep freight cost per vehicle down through route consolidation, load optimisation, carrier selection and smart scheduling
• Negotiate and review rates and service agreements with transport and logistics providers, and track spend against budget so variances are flagged early
• Find new savings, including backhaul opportunities, regional hubs and alternative carriers
• Work with dealers and OEM contacts to confirm delivery windows, vehicle readiness and handover, raise purchase orders and follow up early to protect customer start dates
• Plan and coordinate transport for B2B, corporate and partner fleet customers, including bulk deliveries, multi-site drops, collections, redeployments and fit-out, accessory and branding work
• Turn fleet forecasts and procurement plans into a rolling logistics plan, balancing vehicles by location and demand to lift utilisation and reduce idle or mis-positioned stock
• Report on vehicle condition as vehicles move in and out of possession, load vehicles into the fleet system, oversee tracker fitting and keep planning trackers up to date

Required profile

• Proven experience in fleet, vehicle logistics, supply chain or transport planning
• Track record of managing freight costs, carrier rates and supplier performance
• Experience working with dealers or OEMs on vehicle delivery and allocation
• Commercial mindset with cost control and negotiation skills
• Current valid driver's licence
• Bonus: experience in automotive, vehicle rental, leasing or subscription industries; reviewing supplier contracts and carrier rates; tertiary qualification in supply chain, logistics, business or a related field; experience leading or coaching a team

Required skills

• Planning, scheduling and problem-solving under time pressure
• Reporting, forecasting and fleet or transport management systems
• Excellent communication and relationship skills across dealers, suppliers, customers and internal teams
• Working knowledge of vehicle transport regulations, safety and chain-of-responsibility requirements

What we offer

• Competitive salary package per annum plus superannuation
• Paid parental leave and family subscription discount
• Hybrid rhythm: three days in the Airport West (VIC) office and two days remote
• A collaborative, high-trust culture with visibility and growth alongside senior leaders

Applications are made only through the Apply button on the listing; agencies are not accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete pre-employment checks, including a police check and medical assessment.