Transport Lead – Inbound Logistics

About the role

As a Transport Lead you will coordinate daily milk collection operations across Saputo's Inbound Logistics network in Australia. Working on a rotating 12‑hour roster, you will ensure safe, efficient and reliable transport of milk from farms to processing sites.

Key responsibilities

• Schedule and monitor farm milk collections and inter‑branch tanker movements.
• Allocate drivers and fleet resources, manage shift handovers and communicate updates.
• Resolve real‑time scheduling issues and operational disruptions.
• Maintain compliance with Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management, Mass Management and other transport regulations.
• Record transport data, operational logs and reporting across multiple systems.
• Identify and implement improvements in fleet utilisation and service performance.

Required profile

• Organised transport or logistics professional with experience in scheduling, fleet coordination or similar operations.
• Knowledge of transport compliance requirements such as Chain of Responsibility, Fatigue Management and Mass Management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to make operational decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail when working with operational systems and data.

Required skills

• Understanding of transport regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in using operational and reporting systems.

What we offer

• A values‑led global organisation that prioritises people and safety.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Consistent 4‑on, 4‑off shift pattern.