Senior Transport Planner

Title: Drive Your Career with Centurion: Senior Transport Planner

Company Overview: 

Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria. 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our Perth team and support the delivery of high-quality services to our valued customers across the mining and resources sector. 

About the Role 

Based at our Perth depot, the Senior Transport Planner works closely with the Head of Transport and the General Manager of Logistics Services to lead the planning and scheduling functions of our network operations business, with a strong focus on safety, fatigue management, process governance, team capability and continuous improvement. The position is responsible for delivering efficient, cost-effective outcomes that meet customer needs and align with regulations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the planning and scheduling strategy for labour and assets, while acting as the key interface for critical stakeholders in Western Australia.
• Drive standardised rostering and scheduling practices, governance frameworks and supporting systems that align with legislative requirements, company policies and business unit standards.
• Lead, coach and develop the rostering and scheduling team to deliver an integrated operational plan that improves asset utilisation, productivity and service outcomes, while controlling cost.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to design and implement strategic rostering and scheduling transformation initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships that support business performance, including representing the company in key supply chain and senior customer forums.
• Oversee the development and delivery of data, reporting and decision-support tools that improve labour and asset efficiency across the business unit.

Skills and Experience 

• Demonstrated experience in demand planning or scheduling roles
• Previous experience in a senior transport leadership role, including experience leading multidisciplinary teams. 

• Strong knowledge of transport operations, compliance and logistics. 

• Strong understanding of people leadership and how to bring out the best in teams.
• Demonstrated senior leadership capability, including experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communicator will all lines of management.
• Time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Why Join Centurion? 

• Competitive pay rates and benefits package, including overtime opportunities. 

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development within a growing national network. 

• Supportive, team-focused work environment. 

• Employee benefits including health insurance discounts. 

• Be part of a company that values safety, integrity and operational excellence. 

How to Apply 

Ready to drive your career forward with Centurion? If you have the skills, experience and ambition to take the next step, we want to hear from you. 
Click Apply Now. For more information, contact recruitment@centurion.net.au. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. 
Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.