Transport Planner

About Toll Group
At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com
Transport Planner – Defence Theatre Logistics (DTL)
Shape the future of Defence logistics with Toll Group.
Are you ready to apply your planning skills to a role of Transport Planner that directly supports Australia’s Defence capability? At Toll Group, we are proud to be expanding our Government and Defence portfolio through the Defence Theatre Logistics (DTL) contract.
We’re looking for a skilled Trasport Planner with Supply Chain Logistics experience in Warehouse & Transport to help support the achievement of service performance and contractual targets by maintaining visibility over order flow, identifying risks or delays, and working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery plans are met. We are seeking Australian Citizens for this role as you will be subject to completing and passing a Government Security Clearance.
The Transport Planner plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative and customer service operations under the Government & Defence contract. This role is responsible for accurate data entry, document control, reporting support, and frontline customer service activities that contribute to efficient warehouse and distribution operations.
Based at RAAF Edinburgh in Edinburgh SA you’ll act as a critical bridge between warehouse, customer service, and operational teams to consolidate consignments, manage transport bookings, and optimise route and carrier utilisation. This is more than just analysis. It’s about solving problems, connecting stakeholders, and delivering improvements that matter.
Why join us?
When you join Toll Group, you’re not just taking a job – you’re joining a global team of more than 16,000 people driven by one shared purpose: to deliver what matters.
We offer:
Industry-leading training and career development.
Supportive, inclusive teams with approachable leaders.
Opportunities to grow across a global logistics network.
A role where your insights have national impact.
How you’ll make the right impact
As a Transport Planner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our Defence logistics operations run efficiently and in line with contract expectations. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:
Plan, coordinate, and confirm transport movements, ensuring alignment with capacity, and delivery windows
Use ERP/WMS and Transport Management Systems (TMS) to manage bookings, run sheets, and tracking
Monitor transport carrier performance and collaborate with internal teams to improve delivery reliability
Coordinate with warehouses to optimise loading, consolidation, and despatch activities
Support incident reporting, track and trace, and proof-of-delivery follow-ups in collaboration with customer service
Provide input to performance reports and assist with carrier utilisation analysis
Contribute to route optimisation, cost reduction, and service improvement initiatives
Escalate service failures or customer-impacting issues to
Operational Manager and relevant operational leads
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for motivated professionals who bring:
3–5 years’ experience in business analysis, reporting, or process improvement.
Experience in supply chain, logistics, Defence contracts, or complex operations (preferred).
Hold a valid Truck Licence (MR, HR, HC or MC Licence) as you will be requested to complete some deliveries when required by management
Hold a valid LF Forklift Lic
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related fields will be highly regarded, along with formal Business Analysis training or certification.
Strong requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency with Excel and data visualisation/reporting tools (Power BI, SQL).
Understanding of ERP/WMS systems and their integration with operations.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present analysis clearly to non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with a focus on problem solving.
Eligibility to make the grade
To apply for this role, you must:
Be an Australian Citizen.
Hold a valid truck license (Mr, HR, HC or MC Licence)
Ability to supply a copy of a 5yrs Traffic Report outlining your demerit points history
Be eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Defence Security Clearance (Baseline or higher).
Be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including criminal history, medical, and other background assessments.
Next Steps
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what motivates you to work with us via the “apply ” link.
Apply now and help deliver what matters – directly supporting Australia’s Defence capability.
What moves you?
At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.
Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.
At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.
To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com
You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.