Logistics & Purchasing Officer

Logistics & Purchasing Officer
Girraween, NSW
- The largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia & New Zealand.
- We’ll back you all the way with the tools and resources you need to succeed.
- Onsite Parking | High performing team| Hybrid work arrangement

**With Kennards Hire You Can**
As a company that’s been around since 1948, we know what matters most: family and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the best hire company in the world. We’re committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And at the end of the day, we’re all focused on delivering what we say we will do - make our customers’ jobs easy.

**The Role**
As a Logistics & Purchasing Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating the shipping, transportation, and delivery of products while managing stock levels and procurement processes. You will work closely with internal teams, vendors, and freight forwarders to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Facilitate and coordinate the shipping of products between destinations.
- Manage transportation logistics, staff schedules, and delivery timelines.
- Oversee stock control, ensuring optimal warehouse capacity and accuracy.
- Raise Purchase Orders and ensure equipment meets quality and safety standards.
- Collaborate with freight forwarders and 3PL vendors, managing import/export documentation.
- Analyse data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Ensure compliance with air/sea freight regulations and company policies.

**About you**

We're looking for someone with a strong background in logistics, supply chain, or procurement, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses the following;
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role or industry.
- Essential experience in import/export processes and documentation.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and basic computing skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Knowledge of air and sea freight logistics and dealing with freight forwarders and 3PLs.
- A team player with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

**Join our team**
You can always tell someone who works at Kennards Hire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once you walk through our door, we’ll back you all the way with the tools and resources you’ll need to succeed. You’ll be trusted as part of our family, supported to lead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.

There’s also a great range of employee benefits and rewards on offer including:

- All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
- Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
- Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
- Opportunity for profit share
- Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
- Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events.

So, whether you’re starting out, switching roles, changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire You Can.