Scheduling & Logistics Coordinator

J. Furphy & Sons is a long-established Australian manufacturing business with operations spanning galvanising, steel fabrication and protective coatings. An opportunity is now available for a Scheduling & Logistics Coordinator to join the Geelong operation in Corio.

This is a hands-on coordination role sitting between customers, production and transport. You'll be responsible for scheduling work through the galvanising plant while coordinating the movement of materials and finished products into and out of the site.

For someone who enjoys working in a busy operational environment, this role offers plenty of variety. You'll be balancing customer deadlines, production requirements, transport availability and changing priorities throughout the day.

The role

Working closely with the Scheduling & Logistics Manager, production teams and customers, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and scheduling work through the galvanising plant
• Planning inbound and outbound freight movements
• Liaising with customers regarding bookings, deadlines and delivery requirements
• Coordinating drivers, carriers and external logistics providers
• Organising the movement, storage and distribution of materials and finished products
• Coordinating the loading and unloading of structural steel of varying sizes and weights
• Prioritising work according to customer deadlines and operational requirements
• Monitoring transport movements and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Preparing quotations and maintaining accurate job and customer records
• Resolving scheduling, transport and customer issues as they arise
• Working closely with production to ensure customer commitments can be achieved

The position becomes an important link between the customer and the plant, with responsibility for keeping work and information moving efficiently.

About you

We're interested in hearing from candidates with experience across scheduling, logistics, transport coordination, production planning or operational administration.

Experience within manufacturing, steel, construction, transport or another fast-moving operational environment would be particularly relevant, although direct galvanising experience isn't essential.

You'll ideally bring:

• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience coordinating schedules, transport or operational workflows
• Confident communication with customers, drivers and internal teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to react when plans change
• Good attention to detail and administrative accuracy
• Competency with Microsoft Office and business/logistics systems
• A practical, commercially minded approach to transport and scheduling
• The ability to work effectively across both office and production environments

Qualifications in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain Management are advantageous, although Furphy is also open to someone willing to undertake relevant study.

Why Furphy?

This is an opportunity to join an established Geelong manufacturer in a role with genuine responsibility across the day-to-day operation. You'll work closely with customers, production leaders, management and transport providers and develop a strong understanding of the galvanising and steel-manufacturing process.

Furphy places an emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, integrity, customer value and its connection to the local community.