Load Planner jobs

Company Description

SCT Logistics is Australia’s largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.

Why SCT?
At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.
Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:

• Development and growth opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
• Grandparent Leave
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite car park
• Dress for your day policy

To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page

Job Description

This role will be accountable for the day to day load planning execution of rail to maximize optimum wagon utilisation. There will be daily liaison with customer service and fleet teams along with shift supervisors to ensure that customer service expectations are met.

Reporting to the Rail Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the required capabilities in the following areas:

• Rail service planning — Plan and administer all Parkes rail movements to meet customer delivery requirements and minimise delays.
• Wagon & container utilisation — Achieve KPIs by optimising load capacity and ensuring accurate SAP wagon processing before departure.
• Customer documentation — Compile all freight paperwork for Perth-bound services and maintain data integrity across systems.
• Operational problem‑solving — Identify unachievable delivery dates, troubleshoot SAP errors and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Team collaboration — Work closely with wagon loaders, warehouse teams, rail operations and customer service to ensure safe, efficient outcomes.
• Train reporting — Complete accurate wagon reporting and escalate unlabelled or orphaned freight immediately.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar position
• Previous experience and knowledge in warehousing and rail transport industries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write reports
• Team player
• Customer Service experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Experience in SAP system is highly desirable
• Experience in implementing new systems and processes will be advantageous

Other important information

• We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
• The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
• Recruitment companies, need not apply

SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.