Transportation Specialist – Yard Operations

About the role

Amazon is looking for a Transportation Specialist to join its Transportation Operations team in Kemps Creek, NSW. You will play a key role in managing yard activities, coordinating trailer movements, and ensuring timely deliveries across the network.

Key responsibilities

• Create and send a daily End of Shift report detailing load arrivals, departures, and delay reasons.
• Communicate with outbound dock teams and the Network Operations Center (NOC) regarding driver delays and yard disruptions.
• Coordinate with multiple carriers to resolve pickup and delivery issues, including weather‑related impacts.
• Develop and communicate daily load plans to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor fulfillment centre operations and carrier performance to ensure on‑time trailer movements.
• Consolidate data from various sources to produce daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Engage with yard and delivery drivers to maintain safety, organization, and minimal delays.
• Utilise internal systems such as SSP, FMC, and YMS for data gathering and reporting.
• Support site operations, adhere to safety policies, and work flexible shifts, including nights.

Required profile

• Flexibility to work day and night shifts on a 38‑hour week with overtime as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Strong focus on safety and compliance with company policies.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external coordination.

Required skills

• Experience with SSP (Sortation Platform).
• Experience with FMC (Freight Management Console).
• Experience with YMS (Yard Management System).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic logistics environment supporting Amazon’s global transportation network.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.