At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What’s on offer?
Ridley has an exciting opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented Logistics Co-ordinator to join our Supply Chain team based in Toowoomba. Reporting to the Warehouse and Distribution Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating daily freight movements, stock transactions and logistics administration activities across Aqua Feed, Pet Feed and Primo products.
Working closely with internal teams, transport providers and external warehouse partners, you will help ensure customer orders are dispatched accurately, on time and in line with safety and compliance requirements.
The Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating freight and dispatch activities, maintaining accurate stock and pallet records and supporting efficient warehouse and distribution operations.
- Coordinate daily freight planning and dispatch activities.
- Ensure compliance with Ridley’s Chain of Responsibility (CoR) policies and procedures.
- Manage freight administration, transactional records and supporting documentation.
- Record and reconcile CHEP pallet and other pallet documentation.
- Support stock management across Ridley and external warehouses.
- Liaise with Planning, Customer Service, Sales and Warehouse teams regarding orders and dispatch requirements.
- Monitor dispatch timing, freight accuracy and DIFOT outcomes.
- Support logistics team functions and provide leave cover where required.
- Conduct business safely and in line with Ridley’s policies and values.
You will have:
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational, planning and time management abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility to work within operating hours between 7am and 5pm.
Qualifications and experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of ERP/DRP/WMS systems and logistics operations.
- Previous weighbridge operations experience.
- Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in dispatch, logistics or warehouse administration within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with warehouse administration, dispatch paperwork and pallet control.
- CHEP pallet account management and reconciliation experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX will be highly regarded.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and upload your resume and a short cover letter.
Open to applicants with unrestricted Australian work rights only. The successful candidate will also complete standard work-ready checks (including drug and alcohol testing).
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact us at
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There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.
We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.
