Frontline Logistics Coordinator

Great benefits and remuneration - Base + 12.5% superannuation & bonus
- Work with industry-leading products and technology
- Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality

At KONE, we bring buildings to life.

Look around and you’ll see KONE in buildings everywhere. Through our technical expertise and digital connectivity, we provide an essential service to communities around the world - keep people moving no matter what.

Our work will take you in different directions.

We’re looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Melbourne, Victoria.

In this position you will report to our Logistics Manager ANZ and with the right balance of experience in logistics, transport, and warehousing to delivery our products to our customers at the right time at the right place and at the right cost will be essential to succeed in this role.

What will you be doing?
- Lead, and control logistics policies, procedures, and activities to maximize efficiency, reliability, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness including materials volume planning and control, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, transport, and distribution with our 3rd Party Logistics & Long Service Providers
- Coordinate and oversee the work of the team and contribute to the organization’s logistics strategy in an effective and consistent manner and according to established guidelines and budgets.
- Work with Project Managers, Site Managers & Supervisors to ensure deliveries are met.
- Receive and verify shipping information. Oversee the overall logistics function in the region; optimize resources and prioritize and drive efficiency to ensure delivery is done in full and on time.
- Identify and build partner relationships with 3pl Providers
- Identify opportunities and mitigate risks in company and 3pl warehouse.
- Coordinate, book pick-up and delivery for sites.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cargo deliveries meet required timeframes, escalate any delays to the Project Manager/ Site Manager or Site supervisors.
- Monitor and measure 3pl service performance.

What are we looking for?
- SAP experience essential
- 8+ years of experience in logistics
- preferred but no essential
- Degree or Logistics Certification or equivalent.
- Previous experience working in inbound logistics or freight forwarding
- Organised with the ability to prioritise
- Experience with supplier and subcontractor negotiations, understanding of commercial terms and conditions related to procurement, customs clearance, shipping, ocean freight, and import of goods and services
- Willingness to travel across the regions if required.
- A quality focus mindset, setting yourself high quality standards
- Willingness to travel across the regions if required.
- Proven leadership skills and ability to manage other teams
- Strong communication skills - verbal and written, ability to communicate effectively
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Excellent Time Management skills
- Good problem-solving skills & analytical mind
- Intermediate IT skills, Excel Essential

There’s so much more to KONE than you may realise.
- Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation
- Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
- Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

A job at KONE is the start of an experience like no other. You’ll find a bunch of passionate “lifties”, and maybe even become one yourself

This role is being sourced directly by KONE. We respectfully request no agency approaches.

KONE is an equal opportunity employer who supports inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes persons with disabilities, culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse people, diverse age groups, diverse sexual orientation, and gender.

We are committed to working in partnership with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations by recognising and respecting the diversity of cultures, identity, heritage, languages, and social and spiritual systems practiced.
- At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life._

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