Vehicle Operations Specialist

Welcome to Mazda Australia where innovation, passion and performance drive everything we do.

We’re seeking a Vehicle Operations Specialist to keep our new vehicles moving from ship to showroom. Working with our dealer network, internal teams and logistics partners, you’ll play a key role in optimising vehicle distribution, solving operational challenges and ensuring vehicles reach our dealers efficiently and on time.

If you’re analytical, proactive and passionate about making operations run seamlessly, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires an on-site presence at our Mulgrave office five days a week to foster collaboration, strengthen team connections, and ensure seamless support across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate new vehicle shipping, stock processing, transport bookings and wholesaling to support timely deliveries across our national dealer network.

• Monitor shipping schedules, vessel arrivals and vehicle movements, providing timely updates to dealerships and internal stakeholders.

• Analyse operational data and report on key performance indicators, including on time delivery, transit damage and direct off wharf performance.

• Build strong relationships with dealerships, shipping lines, port operators and third-party logistics providers to resolve operational challenges.

• Maintain accurate vehicle records, monitor system performance and support stocktakes, finance release processes and compliance requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting, helping drive greater efficiency across Mazda’s vehicle operations.

About You:

You’re an analytical and organised professional who enjoys problem solving, building relationships and making things happen in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce, ideally with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management or a related field (ideal but not essential)

• At least three years of business experience.

• Strong analytical, numerical, planning and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Mazda Australia Benefits:

• New car discounts and participation in the discounted lease car program

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to weekend loan cars, uniform allowance, onsite subsidised café and additional perks

• Paid Parental Leave

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Wellness programs throughout the year (skin checks, flu vaccinations, EAP, Adidas discounts)

Application and Selection Process:

Applicants must have unrestricted and ongoing work rights in Australia.

Mazda Australia values attitudes and behaviours that align with our organisational culture.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online psychometric assessment, police, qualification and reference checks.