Export Logistics Lead

Sanitarium is Australian owned - which we think is pretty special - and we're also proud to produce some of this country's most loved products including Weet-Bix, UP&GO, and So Good Milk. Not only do we have great products, but we have a great team behind them.

**The role**

As we support the continued increase in demand for our products across key international markets, we have an exciting opportunity within our Logistics team. As the **Export Logistics Lead** at Sanitarium, you will be responsible for:

- Overseeing the international logistics operational processes and activities that are required to support our growth agenda in international markets
- Ensuring our international customer base receive the very best service possible whilst also delivering Sanitarium a best-in-class international freight cost model
- Collaborating with internal departments to continually improve our export logistics service delivery and support our revenue and profit objectives
- Building and managing relationships with transport service providers, freight forwarders and our New Zealand logistics team to support efficient stock flow from Australia and New Zealand
- Developing and enhancing partnerships with nominated external logistics providers, including regular monitoring of performance against key performance metrics
- Regular negotiation of freight and handling costs associated with export services with external service providers
- Continually reviewing international logistics costs, developing, and implementing optimisation strategies that deliver exceptional service to our customers whilst minimising costs and improving profitability
- Identifying initiatives and leading cross-functional projects related to the export logistics function that deliver optimal results for the business

**Skills & Experience**

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

- Minimum 5 years experience in international logistics - shipping or freight forwarding
- Proven ability to build and maintain ethical relationships with internal and external parties
- Solid commercial & business acumen, with excellent understanding of supply chain cost drivers
- Exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
- Sound influencing, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- High level of self-motivation and dedication
- The ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining attention to detail
- Organised and able to work well independently
- Highly motivated and a team player
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, International Business, Logistics or similar preferred but not essential

**Our Culture**

At Sanitarium we acknowledge that for us to be truly successful and sustainable our people, our values and our philosophy need to be at the forefront of what we do. We are passionate about fostering an environment in which you can flourish and grow, where you feel valued and know that you can make a difference.

**About Sanitarium**

Sanitarium believes in the potential of every Australian to live well. That’s why everything we do - from the foods we create, to our role in the community and how we care and develop our staff - is guided by this philosophy. We are an organisation driven by our mission, vision and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our faith-based principles then this is a great opportunity for you.

**The Benefits**
- 5-day work week / Half-day Fridays
- Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives including free gym onsite
- Salary sacrifice options
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Staff store and canteen
- Opportunity to contribute to community initiatives