Job Description
Job Title:  Transport Specialist
Posting Start Date:  19/02/2026
Job Description: 

Keep our freight moving. Keep our customers smiling.

We’re looking for an energetic Transport Specialist who loves solving problems, working with people, and keeping things running smoothly.

If you enjoy fast‑paced work, juggling priorities, and making a real impact every day, this role is for you.

 

The Transport Specialist plays a key role in ensuring freight movements meet service, cost, and contractual expectations.

You’ll support carrier management, freight cost control, performance reporting, and transport‑related projects—providing visibility of performance, risks, and opportunities across the network.

 

At Bridgestone, we are proud to be a leader in tyre and mobility solutions, offering premium products and services that keep individuals, businesses, and industries moving.

We meet the needs of customers wherever they are, with operations spanning company-owned stores, franchise partners, and mobile servicing solutions, with a team of more than 2000 passionate individuals across Australia and New Zealand.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Prepare freight quotes and support contract admin
  • Keep transport invoices accurate and on track
  • Help manage carrier performance and cost outcomes
  • Support Customer Service and warehouse teams with escalations
  • Work directly with carriers to resolve issues quickly
  • Pull together KPIs, reports, and insights that drive better decisions
  • Support transport projects and continuous improvement
  • Track lost‑in‑transit freight and help reduce future risks
  • Assist with compliance and Chain of Responsibility activities

What You Bring

 

  • Experience in transport, logistics, or supply chain admin
  • Strong data and analytical skills
  • Confidence working with carrier rates, contracts, or freight costing
  • Great communication with both internal teams and carriers
  • High attention to detail and strong organisation
  • Solid Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
  • Experience with KPIs, cost modelling, or reporting
  • Exposure to GEP, SAP, or similar systems
  • Understanding of Chain of Responsibility
  • Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Transport, Admin or similar (nice to have)

Why You’ll Love It

  • A role where your work genuinely makes a difference
  • A supportive team that values collaboration and growth
  • Variety every day—no two problems are the same
  • Opportunities to learn, improve, and shape how we move freight

 

If you’re proactive, people‑focused, and ready to jump into a role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.