Director, Transport APAC

6 days ago

Prospect New South Wales, Australia Americold Logistics, LLC. Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us
JOB DESCRIPTION
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

What You'll Do
Americold is seeking a dynamic and experienced
Transport Director – APAC.
As the Transport Director, you will lead our transport portfolio. This pivotal role ensures we deliver fit-for-purpose, commercially astute transport solutions across Australia and New Zealand, balancing in-house assets and outsourced services to meet customer needs and drive profitability.

Key Responsibilities Are But Not Limited To

  • Lead strategic and operational transport initiatives across APAC.
  • Oversee the management of Americold-owned fleet and assets.
  • Drive compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and NHVR standards.
  • Build strong relationships with carrier partners and ensure audit readiness.
  • Optimise Transport Management Systems (TMS) for visibility and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Commercial Finance and Business Development on pricing and tenders.
  • Manage P&L, budgeting, and reporting for transport operations.
  • Identify and implement transport synergies and growth opportunities.
  • Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all transport activities.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering talent and succession planning.

What Experience And Education You Need

  • 6–10 years' experience in transport operations across Australia and/or New Zealand.
  • Proven leadership in managing direct reports and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong customer relationship and vendor management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Transport, or equivalent experience.
  • Certifications in CoR, NHVR compliance, or relevant transport safety standards.
  • Proficiency in TMS and logistics software.
  • Knowledge of cold chain logistics and food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP).

Why Americold?
Join a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, where innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. You'll be part of a collaborative team with opportunities to shape the future of transport across APAC.

Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold, you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws

About Us
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

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