Vellex Logistics is a diverse Australian owned family business offering freight distribution andwarehousing services over more than 40 years. Westriveto maintain ourcompetitive edge inthe industry andpride ourselves on our high levels of service, safety and corporate culture we are determined to maintain our competitive edge in the industry.

We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Commercial Planner to play a key role in driving profitability, improving pricing strategies, controlling variable costs and supporting operational decision-making across the business.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position offers a unique opportunity to combine sales analysis, costing, pricing strategy, and business intelligence to influence growth and operational performance.

About the Opportunity

The successful candidate will perform the below duties, including but not limited to:

- Analyse revenue trends, freight volumes, and customer profitability to identify growth opportunities
- Monitor business performance across customers, routes, regions and service offerings
- Develop and maintain user friendly transport costing models to support commercial decision-making
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies across the network
- Support the development and review of pricing strategies to maximise profitability and competitiveness
- Evaluate customer contracts, tenders and pricing proposals to ensure commercial viability
- Prepare accurate and timely reports, dashboards and business performance insights
- Present recommendations and findings to senior management and key stakeholders
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, IT and Finance teams to improve business outcomes
- Contribute to strategic planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and business growth projects

About You





- Have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Logistics, Economics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in sales analysis, costing, commercial analysis, logistics planning or a similar role
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and business reporting tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using Power BI
- Strong understanding of costing methodologies, financial analysis and performance reporting
- Knowledge of transport, freight, logistics or supply chain operations is not essential but would be highly regarded
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, solving problems and driving continuous improvement
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

What We Offer

- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Access to the company confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program to support your wellbeing and that of your family
- Salary sacrifice superannuation, and many other benefits.

All successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a medical assessment, police check, and drug and alcohol testing.

Vellex is an equal opportunity employer. We are an inclusive company where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Vellex aims to select the best qualified person for every position irrespective of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender and marital or civil partnership status. During all stages of the recruitment and selection activity, all processes and decisions must be justifiable, lawful and in line with current legislations.

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📌 Commercial Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Vellex
📍 New South Wales