Purchasing & Logistics Officer
3 days ago
About the business
Based in a great location in Pyrmont, Global Shop Direct is a 100% Australian owned company offering the latest in Direct Response consumer products. We aim to provide the most innovative products from our extensive network of contacts both around Australia and abroad.
Operating since 2002, Global Shop Direct has emerged as an industry leader, one that continues to evolve. We advertise our products via television, digital and print media, selling online, on the phone and into an extensive and growing retail network.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Purchasing & Logistics Officer is responsible for managing all aspects of the business relating to Purchase Orders, Inbound shipments, Forecast Analysis and Inventory Management in an accurate & timely manner with a focus on reducing costs and improving efficiencies with a continuous improvement mentality.
Key Responsibilities
- Analysing demand forecasts to ensure they align with stock positions and business priorities, working closely with all relevant departments, including Sales, Marketing, and Finance, to gather input and ensure that demand forecasts are accurate and aligned with business objectives.
- Maintaining regular communication with all team members regarding forecast updates, changes, and any potential impacts on inventory and purchasing decisions.
- Creating Purchase Orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness when it comes to placing orders and making necessary payments.
- Working closely with Suppliers and the Freight Forwarder to ensure all inbound shipments are delivered on time, in full and to specifications with a focus on cost minimisation and efficiency.
- Receipting and Costing of stock upon arrival in an accurate and timely manner, with a focus on accurate COGs information.
- Ensuring all inventory status reports are up to date and circulated as necessary.
- Ensuring our forecast analysis and inventory demand planning reports, systems and processes are aligned with best practices.
- Build, develop and maintain solid supplier and service provider relationships.
- Work closely with the other members of the Operations team, cross-training, task sharing and escalating where necessary to ensure the team excels.
- Providing a consistently high standard of service to all relevant contacts and stakeholders.
Skills and experience
The ideal candidate will possess the following skill set:
- Highly detail oriented, and strong ability to self-review work and to detect errors.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, not only with internal team members but with offshore suppliers and third parties.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload effectively.
- Demonstrate professionalism and be a positive contributor to a great team and culture.
- Experience in purchasing and logistics is preferred but not mandatory (training will be provided)
- 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain is preferred but not mandatory (training will be provided for the right candidate)
- Data analysis and reporting skills with a high level of competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa with appropriate work rights
Salary offered will be based on experience.
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