Transport & Depot Coordinator
Packhouse Planning | Depot & Cold Store Coordination | Transport Management
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport & Depot Coordinator to join our logistics team. This role is ideal for an experienced operations professional looking to take ownership within a fast-paced logistics, packhouse, depot, cold store, and transport environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating daily logistics activities, supporting planning processes, managing service provider relationships, and ensuring the efficient execution of transport and operational plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support packhouse planning activities, including schedule updates, progress monitoring, and communication of changes.
- Assist with depot and cold store operations, including intake planning, dispatch coordination, pallet movements, stock flow management, and capacity planning.
- Coordinate transport bookings, monitor load movements, track deliveries, and ensure on-time execution of transport plans.
- Maintain and update logistics reports, planning documents, reconciliations, and operational records.
- Liaise effectively with packhouses, depots, cold stores, transporters, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and issue resolution.
- Support daily operational decision-making, identify potential risks, and assist with contingency planning.
- Contribute to service provider performance improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Take on increasing responsibility in areas such as depot oversight, transport rate negotiations, service provider management, cost control, and logistics planning.
Requirements
- Previous experience in logistics, transport, agriculture, fruit export, cold storage, supply chain, or packhouse operations.
- Strong coordination, organisational, and follow-up skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
- Good understanding of operational planning and logistics execution.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Professional approach when dealing with service providers and internal teams.
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take ownership.
Ideal Candidate
- Organised, reliable, and highly proactive.
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Able to identify issues before they escalate and drive solutions.
- Demonstrates leadership potential and the ability to grow into a more senior logistics and operations role.
