Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.

Position Details

We’re now looking for a Senior Transport Planning Analyst to join our team and play a key role in improving the way we plan, optimise and execute transport across our national network.

About the Role

This is a high-impact individual contributor role focused on transport planning optimisation and analysis.

You’ll work closely with operations, planners and leadership to review transport plans, analyse performance and improve outcomes — ensuring plans are practical, cost-effective and operationally efficient.

As the planning subject matter expert, you will support the team in providing oversight, coaching, clear planning principles and data-led decision-making.

Your key responsibilities will be:

- Review and analyse transport plans generated through TMS systems (e.g. Blue Yonder)

- Identify optimisation opportunities across routes, loads and scheduling

- Translate planning outputs into actionable insights for operations teams

- Monitor planning performance (cost, utilisation, service levels)

- Support continuous improvement of planning processes and systems

- Partner with stakeholders across transport, warehousing, finance and safety





- Contribute to transport planning standards and best practices nationally

About You

You’re a detail-oriented, analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex logistics challenges. Ideally, you also enjoy coaching and mentoring team members and be looking to advance you career in leadership.

You will bring:

- Experience in transport planning, logistics or supply chain analysis

- Exposure to TMS platforms (e.g. Blue Yonder, ORTEC or similar)

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Understanding of transport operations and planning trade-offs

- Ability to communicate insights clearly to operational teams

Nice to Have

- Experience in FMCG, cold chain or time-sensitive logistics

- Exposure to Power BI or data visualisation tools

- Understanding of Chain of Responsibility requirements

The Lineage Difference

- Work on national-scale transport optimisation challenges

- Exposure to advanced planning tools and systems

- Collaborate across a large, multi-site operation

- Join a global organisation with career growth opportunities

- Be part of a culture focused on safety, innovation and continuous improvement

Our Values

Safety • Trust • Respect • Innovation • Boldness • Servant Leadership

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work setting and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Why Lineage?

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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