Transport, Allocator at Lineage

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transport Allocation, Logistics, Customer Relationship Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Time Management, Organizational Skills, IT Skills, Collaboration, Routing Knowledge, CoR Compliance, Data Entry, Performance Monitoring, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, Quality Management

Industry

Retail Office Equipment

Description

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members. Position Details - Transport Allocator As Lineage continues its transformation and growth, we’re expanding our high-performing transport team at our Hume Rd facility in Laverton North. We are now seeking an experienced Transport Allocator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to customers and drivers alike. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, where safety, collaboration and continuous improvement are part of who we are—not just what we say. About the Role As a Transport Allocator, you will play a crucial role in the smooth and efficient daily operation of our transport function. You’ll be responsible for allocating and scheduling trucks in line with customer requirements, ensuring compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations and partnering closely with drivers, subcontractors, site leaders and operations teams. Your ability to communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and prioritise effectively will help ensure we continue to deliver industry-leading service while keeping our people, product and customers safe. What You’ll Do Allocate and schedule fleet and subcontractor trucks to meet customer delivery and pickup requirements. Ensure CoR compliance by managing load weights, fatigue hours and vehicle requirements. Support accurate data entry for planning, allocation and KPI reporting. Build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, resolving queries and issues efficiently. Partner with Operations and Site Leaders to maintain seamless transport and warehouse coordination. Monitor performance, costs and fleet utilisation to support transport cost-to-revenue targets. Uphold the highest standards of food safety, quality and legality in line with FSANZ, HACCP and regulatory guidelines. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and safe working practices. What You Bring Essential: Experience allocating trucks in a transport or logistics environment (preferably with transport drivers). Strong understanding of CoR, NHVR, fatigue and mass management requirements. Solid knowledge of metropolitan and regional transport routing. Experience managing customer relationships and resolving service issues. Excellent communication, problem-solving and influencing skills. Strong time management, organisation and IT skills (Microsoft Office, WMS, TMS). A collaborative mindset and ability to work flexibly in line with operational needs. Preferred (but not essential): Experience with refrigerated palletised freight. Understanding of Retail DC and Foodservice receival operations. The Opportunity At Lineage, our values are more than words—they guide how we work every day: Safe: We lead with safety and ensure everyone goes home injury-free. Trust: We communicate transparently and deliver on our commitments. Respect: We value every individual and put shared goals above personal agendas. Innovation: We challenge the status quo and push for continuous improvement. Bold: We make informed decisions and take purposeful action. Servant Leadership: We lead by supporting others to be their best. You’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive team, with opportunities for ongoing development, career conversations and growth across our global network. Why Lineage? Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. More vacancies in the Netherlands Not sure which role is right for you? Let us do the work! Share your contact information and a resume or CV. A member of our recruiting team will reach out to you to explore roles we think could be a good match. At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. If you are having trouble applying, contact our Human Resources team here: Contact Us | Lineage Logistics At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.

Responsibilities

As a Transport Allocator, you will be responsible for allocating and scheduling trucks to meet customer delivery and pickup requirements while ensuring compliance with Chain of Responsibility obligations. You will also build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and maintain seamless transport operations.