Logistics Planner

About Us

Southern Cross Fertilisers runs Phosphate Hill and the Mount Isa Acid Plant. We are two operations in North West Queensland that depend on each other, and that our neighbours and the region depend on too. The fertiliser we make supports Australian farmers and helps put food on tables here and overseas.

We are Australian. We are resilient, diverse, invested and proud.

How we work matters to us. Safety is not a slogan here. It’s how we run every shift, and production never comes ahead of it. Our plants run on standards, not heroics: planned work, predictable tonnes, doing what we say we’ll do and when something goes wrong, we look at the system before the person. People here report openly because the focus is on improvement, not blame.

We’re an operation with a great reputation, and we back our people with meaningful work and high levels of ownership.

About The Role

a supply chain role that sits close to the operations. You’ll plan and coordinate the movement of raw materials, intermediate and final products across the Southern Cross operation, and you’ll work directly with our rail, port and transport providers to keep material moving in line with the production plan and market demand. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Supply Chain and Townsville Operations, you’ll own the weekly transport plan, the 3 and 12 month forward forecasts, transport contract administration at operation level and the month end reconciliation that sits behind it. You’ll also support the wider production planning and logistics team, including weekend callout when it’s needed. The role is based in Townsville.

Key Responsibilities

• Weekly and Daily Transport Planning
• Forward Transport Forecasting
• Transport Contract Administration
• Month End Reconciliation & Invoicing
• SAP Logistics Data & PP Module Support
• Schedule Optimisation & Cost Savings
• Disruption & Alternate Transport Coordination
• HSE Compliance & Land Transport Zero Harm
• Continuous Improvement & Business Excellence
• Production Planning & Logistics Team Support

About You

• APICS qualification in supply chain planning (transport/logistics) with a Cert IV in Business Management, or equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in logistics planning or commodity distribution within a manufacturing industry, with a background in inventory management and cost control
• A detailed understanding of complex business operations, particularly where logistics and manufacturing integrate
• Strong contract management and implementation skills, including cost-benefit analysis of contractual provisions, and the ability to hold 3PL providers accountable to key performance indicators in line with contract terms
• High level of computer literacy, including transport and logistics IT applications, Excel, and SAP or an alternate ERP business system
• Strong planning, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to evaluate the integrity of data
• A commercial focus and a sound understanding of basic financial principles, so you can deliver lowest cost options while still meeting schedule
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external suppliers and customers
• The ability to work autonomously and deliver in a cross functional environment, including supporting other production planning roles within the integrated team
• A strong focus on continuous improvement and customer service

Benefits To You

• A team that shows up for each other
• Salary packaging options
• Confidential employee assistance program
• Mental health and wellbeing program
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer
• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months
• Real opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development

Everyone Gets a Fair Go

We want people from different backgrounds, experiences and walks of life. It makes us a better operation and a better place to work. We’re building a workplace that is safe and fair for everyone, with flexible work options that let our people do good work and have a life outside it. If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

About Our Process

Our recruitment process usually involves an interview (Teams or face to face), reference checks and a medical. Depending on the role, it may also include a site visit and psychometric testing.