Transport Distribution Coordinator

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At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 15,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are seeking a Transport Distribution Coordinator to join our team at the Yarwun site in Gladstone. This role involves coordinating logistics distribution activities throughout the Australia-Pacific region for specialty mining chemicals.

The Orica Yarwun site near Gladstone, Queensland, is crucial to Orica's global operations, producing over 500,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate annually for explosives. It features multiple plants for nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, and sodium cyanide, while maintaining high health, safety, and environmental standards to minimize community impact.

What you will be doing

• Manage road and rail distribution for specialty mining chemicals, including the creation of bookings for rail movements;
• Schedule orders for dispatch via rail or road, plan empty container collections, and manage miscellaneous movements;
• Accurately complete required ERP (SAP – 4/S Hannah) processes and transactions, related to transport and inventory tasks;
• Participate in regular operational engagements with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to plan movements and proactively mitigate supply chain challenges;
• Efficiently prepare accurate transport documentation;
• Provide operational and administrative support to peers and the Specialist Warehouse and Distribution; and
• Support inventory control activity across multiple storage locations.

What you will bring

• At least 2 years of experience in the logistics industry.
• Experience and understanding the usual operation of port and rail services in Australia.
• Moderate understanding of safety in relation to heavy vehicle and chemical transport.
• Experience with large-scale ERP systems (SAP S/4-Hanna preferred) for customer order and transport task processing.
• Front-line customer service experience, preferably in a logistics or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to plan and make smart operational decisions.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Supply Chain

Industries

• Manufacturing, Warehousing and Storage, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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