Logistics Specialist

4 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Talent Focus Recruitment Full time

Talent Focus are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Logistics Specialist based out of their Moorabbin site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an internationally recognised production company, who are a market leader within their field of expertise.

We are looking for a self-driven, responsible and motivated person looking for a new challenge in Supply Chain and Logistics.

This is a hybrid role that will combine working on day-to-day freight and distribution activities while also working on continuous improvement projects and freight and 3PL Vendor management within logistics. This role will transact and manage the end-to-end logistics process from goods inwards right, through to warehousing, distribution and delivery to customer. This role is pivotal to the business and will act as the front-line point of contact to address any logistics issues that present. A key part of the role will be to determine best value delivery and storage of products within Australia and New Zealand.

Responsibilities will include:

- Managing relationships with 3PL providers and transport companies
- To take a proactive approach in reviewing current systems and procedures and make recommendations on improvements.
- Reviewing daily freight requirements with the production, warehouse and customer services teams and ensuring delivery requirements can be met.
- Developing supply chain strategies with Business, Director(s) and Account managers to deliver best value for delivery of goods to key accounts.
- To facilitate Goods Inwards freight operations with international freight forwarders to reduce costs and ensure arrival of goods on site at correct time.
- Rate management for overseas freight using the SHIPSTA rate card management system.
- Manage external warehouse storage. Perform weekly reconciliation of inventory, ensure compliance and timely operations and manage bi-annual stock take.
- To facilitate Export Goods Outwards freight operations with international freight forwarders to reduce costs and ensure the arrival of goods on site at correct time.
- Provide assistance and backup for the supply chain and customer service departments as requested by management.
- Analysing monthly freight costs vs budget and making targeted improvements to deliver best value to the business.
- Review and approve weekly freight invoices.
- Other duties as requested by management that are consistent with the nature of the position and/or seniority & experience.
- Follow service committee schedule to review Freight and warehousing services RFQ schedule and make recommendations to service committee where changes are require

Capabilities and Experience:

- Proven experience with ERP and MRP systems (SAP highly desirable).
- Advanced Excel is a definite requirement and power BI highly advantageous.
- A passion for continuous improvement and demonstrate the initiative to highlight and drive improvements.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a freight forwarding, purchasing or supply replenishment role.
- Tertiary qualifications in logistics/material management.
- Working knowledge of ink manufacturing/planning and forecasting.
- Comprehensive product knowledge.
- Excellent ability to analyse all relevant data and numbers.
- Ability to communicate effectively to all levels internally and externally.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with a methodical work approach.
- Be highly organised and able to multitask.
- Capacity to function in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and goals
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Computer and other office-based experience and skills with MS Office.
- Leadership, motivational and/or negotiating skills.
- Customer-centric and able to deal with all levels and different stakeholders.

If you require any further information please call John Hallatt on 0449 973855

Talent Focus is committed to EEO, WHS, Ethical Practices and the principles of cultural diversity in the workplace.

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