Transport Operations Support Manager

Hays · South Melbourne VIC 3205 · Full time
Posted 22d ago

Transport Operations Support Manager

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead and develop transport administration teams to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Standardise processes and implement best-practice frameworks across the business.
  • Oversee invoicing, billing accuracy, and manage supplier relationships.

Transport Operations Support Manager | National Leadership Role | City of Kingston

Your new company:
Our client is a well-established and growing transport and logistics business with a strong reputation for delivering reliable solutions across Victoria and beyond. Operating from its head office in the City of Kingston, this organisation is focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence and exceptional customer service. With growth on the agenda, they are seeking an experienced leader to drive consistency, commercial performance and innovation across their administration function.

Your new role:
As the Transport Operations Support Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end transport administration function, leading a national team while driving accuracy, process improvement and commercial outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and developing transport administration teams, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Standardising processes and implementing best-practice frameworks across the business
  • Overseeing invoicing, billing accuracy, reconciliations and revenue integrity controls
  • Managing customer, subcontractor and pricing setup within the Freight Management System
  • Developing reporting, dashboards and KPIs to support business decisions
  • Identifying and implementing automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual processes
  • Partnering with Operations and Finance teams to improve workflows, compliance and customer outcomes
  • Reviewing rates, margins and commercial performance to protect profitability
  • Managing supplier relationships and supporting cost control initiatives
  • Supporting credit risk management activities through customer credit monitoring and reporting systems

What youll need to succeed:

  • Previous experience in a senior transport, logistics or fleet administration leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of Freight Management Systems and transport administration processes
  • Demonstrated experience leading multi-site or national teams
  • Strong commercial acumen and a focus on revenue protection and operational efficiency
  • Proven track record in process improvement, automation and systems enhancement
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • A hands on leadership style with the ability to influence and drive change
  • High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

What youll get in return:

  • Join a respected and growing transport organisation in a pivotal leadership role
  • Opportunity to shape and standardise national administration processes
  • High level of autonomy and influence across operations, finance and systems functions
  • Work with a collaborative leadership team focused on growth and innovation
  • Office-based role located in the City of Kingston
  • Long-term career development opportunities within a growing business

What you need to do now:
If youre interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isnt quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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AutomationCommercial acumenCustomer credit monitoringCustomer serviceData reporting and dashboardsFinancial reconciliationLeadershipProcess improvementProcess standardisationRevenue protectionStakeholder managementSystem enhancementTeam developmentTransport management systems

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