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 DetailsWe're currently seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our growing Logistics Solutions team.
This is not an IT, Business Intelligence or data analyst role.
We're looking for a transport professional who has planned, allocated and dispatched trucks in a live transport environment and understands what it takes to keep freight moving when plans change in real time.
About the Role
As our Senior Transport Planner, you'll be responsible for planning, building and executing daily refrigerated transport movements across Lineage's national network.
Working closely with transport operations, warehouses, carriers and customer service teams, you'll ensure transport plans are not only optimised on screen but are practical, executable and effective on the road.
You'll act as the planning subject matter expert for the business, balancing service, cost, capacity and compliance while helping to drive continual improvements across the network.
This is a highly visible role that combines operational planning expertise, problem-solving capability and transport network optimisation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Planning and executing daily transport movements across Lineage's national refrigerated network
- Reviewing and refining Transport Management System (TMS) generated plans to ensure operational feasibility
- Managing planning decisions around driver hours, trailer availability, dock capacity and customer delivery windows
- Responding to disruptions and real-time operational challenges while maintaining service performance
- Working closely with transport operations teams, warehouses and subcontract carriers
- Driving load optimisation and fleet utilisation outcomes
- Analysing network performance to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
- Supporting transport system enhancements, optimisation initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Coaching and mentoring planners while sharing best practice across the business
- Ensuring compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management and transport regulations.]
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a transport professional who understands that great planning happens where operations meet execution.
You'll ideally bring:
- Extensive experience in transport planning, allocation or dispatch within a live transport environment
- Experience working in refrigerated transport, FMCG, retail distribution or other time-critical freight operations
- In-depth, hands-on experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) such as Blue Yonder, ORTEC, Translogix or similar
- Sound understanding of fleet operations, vehicle utilisation, transport compliance and carrier management
- Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management and mass compliance requirements
- Experience balancing customer service outcomes with operational and commercial realities
- The ability to remain calm, decisive and solutions-focused when plans change
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A continuous improvement mindset and passion for operational excellence.
Highly Regarded
- Experience supporting national or multi-state transport networks
- Background in cold chain, FMCG or primary logistics
- Logistics or Supply Chain qualifications
- Experience mentoring or coaching transport planners
- Exposure to Excel and Power BI reporting.
Why Join Lineage?
At Lineage, you'll be joining an organisation that is transforming the future of food logistics while investing in the growth and development of its people.
You'll enjoy:
- The opportunity to influence transport performance across a national network
- Working alongside some of the industry's most experienced logistics professionals
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities
- Access to industry-leading technology and transport optimisation tools
- A collaborative, values-driven culture
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in a business that plays an essential role in Australia's food supply chain
We are guided by: Safety, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Boldness and Servant Leadership - shaping how we work, lead and succeed together.
Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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.
Skills Required
- Extensive experience in transport planning and optimization
- In-depth expertise using TMS platforms such as Blue Yonder, ORTEC, or similar
- Deep understanding of transport optimization trade-offs and operational realities
- Ability to influence stakeholders and translate data into action
- Comprehensive knowledge of Chain of Responsibility and compliance requirements
- Experience coaching and mentoring planning teams
- Exposure to national or multi-state logistics networks
- Strong analytical skills, including Power BI or similar
- Background in FMCG, cold chain, or time-critical logistics
Lineage Logistics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lineage Logistics and has not been reviewed or approved by Lineage Logistics.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) match offers 100% up to 3% plus 50% on the next 2%, with immediate vesting. This predictable structure is regarded as a standout element of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is described as standard to solid, and options such as HSA and FSA help manage out-of-pocket costs. Some employees consider the health insurance good or affordable, adding perceived value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks like company-sponsored food events, holiday giveaways, and team gatherings provide additional day-to-day value in some locations. These extras contribute to a more supportive environment beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Lineage Logistics is the industry’s leading innovator in temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics. Lineage’s expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network, and its use of technology combine to promote food safety, increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and minimize supply chain waste. As a result, 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.
