Team Lead

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

This role reports through to our Fleet Support Logistics Manager and has 3 direct reports - 2 x Logistics Officers and a Customs Officer. The Logistics team forms part of our greater Supply Chain team and works closely with our Projects, Finance, Warehouse and Trade Compliance teams as well. This role will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Redbank, Ipswich.

**About the Role**

The **Team lead - Logistics** will be responsible for overseeing the Logistics and Customs Specialists, coordinating the movement of production materials from supplier manufacturing sites within Australia and around the globe, as well as the movement of vehicles from Rheinmetall entities in Europe to Australia. Additionally, this position will have responsibility for the ad-hoc freight movements in support of vehicle testing and other project related activities.
- As
- **Team lead - Logistics**
**,** you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- Coordinate and monitor vehicle and parts movements form both International and Local sources, to Brisbane port and other varied recipients, by sea, air and road freight;
- Coordinate ad-hoc vehicle or parts movements and export shipments to various recipients with limited notice, including raising Requests for Quotes and Purchase Requisitions;
- Monitor delivery documentation requirements for receipt in to local 3PL, and managing local parts delivery schedule and receipting;
- Manage and monitor shipments through customs, and Quarantine;
- International Import certificates and Delivery Verification certifications.
- Manage vehicle delivery performance reporting;
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and monitoring KPI’s to ensure 3PL activities are achieved and within assigned budgets;
- Identify and provide improvement opportunities to the supply chain to contribute to the best total cost of ownership;
- Manage minor commercial tasks in support of contracts, including creation of Purchase Requisitions, approving invoices, and developing Contract Change Proposals, with support;
- Material management assistance and change notice tracking and input as required;
- With guidance, undertaking transport budget forecasting in support of financial and commercial requirements;
- Address export issues in existing programs and new business opportunities whilst also providing assistance with investigations into any suspected breach of export controls regulations.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Qualifications in Logistics and Supply Chain or relevant discipline;
- Experience in logistics, transport, shipping and/or management of freight movements in both hands on and supervisory roles;
- Knowledge and experience of Australian Export Controls laws associated with Defence Strategic Goods List materials;
- Experience in classifying products under the ITAR and EAR;
- Experience with Customs Import and Export requirements and documentation;
- Ability to travel interstate when required; and
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work