Coles Fleet Controller

Company Description

Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

Everyday our people, on vessels, at our ports and in our offices play a vital role in connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

As an employer of Australian seafarers, we take pride in developing the next generation of seafarers and are always on the lookout for talented people to join our inclusive, local community minded and enterprising workforce.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone:

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

Company Values

Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities every day when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Coles Coordinator to join our Logistics team and take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of Coles freight operations across our network.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinating daily Coles freight operations across the network
• Planning dry, chilled and produce freight movements
• Managing cross-dock requirements and delivery schedules
• Preparing manifests and delivery documentation
• Maintaining accurate freight and pallet records
• Completing operational reporting and compliance requirements
• Coordinating subcontractor documentation and run sheets
• Monitoring pallet movements and space utilisation
• Providing operational updates to drivers, stakeholders and internal teams
• Ensuring all delivery information is accurately entered into systems

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Experience working in a transport, logistics, warehouse or freight environment
• Strong safety focus and understanding of freight handling practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Flexibility to work outside normal rostered hours when operationally required

Highly Regarded

• Experience in transport allocation, scheduling or logistics coordination
• Knowledge of transport planning and load management
• Exposure to Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Experience managing freight documentation and operational reporting

About You

You're someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and takes pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly. You have strong problem-solving skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to build positive working relationships across the business.

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• A strong communicator
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Comfortable managing competing priorities
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure

We appreciate the time and effort taken to apply for this opportunity. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.