Transport & Freight Plan Optimizer

4 days ago


Rhodes, Australia Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA Full time

We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.

The Transport and Freight Plan Optimiser is a crucial member of the transportation planning team, serving as the primary contact for order creators. With a focus on transforming freight units into freight orders, the Optimiser ensures that all activities align with predefined constraints such as shipping schedules, delivery dates, and planning cut-off times. The goal is to create actionable and mode-optimal transportation plans, making the Optimiser an essential driver of efficient and effective logistics operations. **This is a 12-month contract, with the chance of being extended or made permanent based in Rhodes.**

**Deliverables**
- Drive stock freshness and minimize damages through negotiation with supply markets. (PNG, Fiji, NC, and FP)
- Conduct root cause analysis of damages and propose solutions.
- Ensure on-time execution of Materials Handling and Physical Logistics transactions.
- Manage NPI parked and blocked/GR/IR issues due to transport and freight conditions.
- Compile and own NPI SC reports for business planning process.
- Optimize container utilization to reduce freight costs.
- Communicate and build relationships with PL/MH teams in supplying markets.
- Drive stock damages and claim process with DSP team and supply chain representatives.
- Ensure visibility and communication on container utilization.
- Ensure on-time creation of master data and effective communication to DSP.
- Present NPI SC reports in monthly MBP process.

**Skills and Experience**
- Background in freight and transport management is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills, able to effectively convey daily plans.
- Collaborative team player, able to work closely with others.
- Highly logical and analytical approach to processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP Planning tool.
- Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge successfully.
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Self-motivated and able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Strong desire for continuous improvement and implementation.

**Benefits**

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

- Varied career experiences and personalised development support
- Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
- Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Purchase Leave Scheme
- Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
- Discounted Nestlé products
- Parking available onsite
- Free gym access at Rhodes

**Applicants must have full Australian working rights.



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