Logistics Operations Administrator - part-time

Logistics Operations Administrator | Redbank Location

Are you a logistics professional seeking a long-term part-time career opportunity with a national transport specialist?

Randstad is proud to partner with an industry leader in specialised freight and linehaul services at their high-volume Redbank facility. Founded in 2006, our partner has grown from a local operation into a national powerhouse, managing over 10,000 consignments per month. They are defined by their "Premium Service" culture - combining a personalised approach with high-end technology to deliver complex freight solutions across Australia.

Why Apply?

This role is a critical entry point into a company that prioritises Reliability, Integrity, and Visibility. While the position currently requires 30 hours per week, the site is expanding, and there is a strong preference for this to transition into a full-time capacity as you take full ownership of the daily operations.

• Competitive Compensation: $37.13 per hour + super.
• Career Growth: A direct pathway to permanent part time employment within a stable, national network.
• Operational Impact: Support the Site Manager in a "Safety First" environment, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-value freight.

The Details

• Start Time: 8:00am - some possible flexibility with start time for the right person
• Schedule: 30 hours per week , 6 hours daily, Mon-Fri. Flexibility to work until 5:30pm from time to time is essential to ensure operational coverage during peak periods.
• Location:
• Redbank - warehouse office
• on-site parking
• 20-30 minute walk to public transport, shopping plaza, restaurants, gym
• Cafe a close walking distance away from the office
• Attire: Professional office attire, steel cap boots and a hi-vis vest for floor checks.

Key Responsibilities

As the Logistics Operations Administrator, you will manage the end-to-end life-cycle of national freight movements:

• Inventory Control: Perform physical stock-on-hand checks to verify availability before finalising transport bookings.
• Transport Planning: Create daily runs, allocate stock to specific vehicles, and secure third-party carrier bookings.
• Carrier Coordination: Manage complex time-slot bookings with external carriers and Distribution Centers (DCs).
• Multi-Modal Freight Management: Oversee rail and container bookings, including the coordination of on-forwarding freight via strategic partners.
• Fleet Liaison: Act as the primary contact for drivers, managing re-routing and communicating real-time schedule changes.
• Advanced Documentation: Prepare all essential transit paperwork - including delivery dockets, manifests, invoices and manage digital POD uploads.

About You

We are looking for an adaptable professional who understands the "premium delivery" standard.

• Industry Expertise: Proven experience managing transport deadlines and the intricacies of national linehaul or LTL (Less Than Truckload) movements.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Excel skills are essential for tracking inbound/outbound runs and maintaining accurate freight movement data.
• Familiarity with specialised inventory management systems is highly regarded. The main system used is Jaix, external 3PL / carrier portals and online platforms.
• Operational Flexibility: A commitment to remaining on-site until the afternoon's dispatch operations are finalised.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively manage relationships with drivers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.

The Opportunity

Our partner prides itself on providing 24/7 visibility to their customers through innovative technology and meticulous freight-handling processes. This is an environment where precision is valued and hard work is recognised with long-term stability.

If this have the experience and this role is for you long term - please click 'apply'

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.