Distribution Coordinator

IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We're the experts behind the scenes, who ensure safe and reliable access and help industries, businesses and local communities to thrive.

Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few). 

We are supported by over 1,300 people globally and our operations span across four continents and nine countries, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. 

About your role

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Distribution Coordinator to join our broader Supply Chain team on a fixed-term contract covering parental leave(Contract Duration: 1st October 2025 – 1st Feb 2027)

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of IXOM's bulk liquids and related products to our customers, leveraging our network of contracted third-party carriers. 

This is a faced paced position that ensures the chemicals we manufacture are distributed and transported in the safest, most efficient way. 

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate delivery activities of products to meet customer expectations
• Interact with multiple vendors/carriers and manage their activities to ensure compliance
• Coordinate complex transport movements, ensuring routes are planned effectively and vehicles are efficiently loaded
• Monitor carrier performance against agreed objectives and contractual obligations
• Plan, lead and participate in carrier's review meetings
• Investigate service and DIFOT fails and recommend corrective actions
• Investigate carrier related safety incidents, identity root causes and work with internal and external stakeholders to implement corrective actions
• Assist with automated reporting issues, track and trace and paperless processes

Who are we looking for?

• Understanding of Supply Chain processes within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the coordination of logistics services for a corporate organisation
• Experience scheduling and managing fleets on behalf of a 3PL
• Dangerous goods experience in a bulk road and rail transport environment
• Excellent problem-solving ability and the ability to think on your feet
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Suite.
• Effective communication skills, with a strong ability to articulate information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Benefits at IXOM

For a start, you'll work for a large global organisation, where you'll not only earn a competitive salary, but you'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts. 

Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. 

We support what's important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible. 

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

Our Process 

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.