Purchasing And Shipping Officer

Who we areEmbark on an exciting opportunity with the Sorbent Paper Company, Australia's premier tissue suppliers since 1952, as we spearhead innovation and sustainability in the global paper industry.
Through collaboration and resilience, we ensure the consistent delivery of Australia's favourite tissue products.
With long-standing relationships with retailers built on trust, we uphold a solid foundation of customer satisfaction.When you join us, you become part of a team across Australia and a workplace where everyone is welcome, supported and valued.
We are always seeking talented people to join our team and help us grow.
Are you ready to make a difference?
About the RoleJoin our dynamic team as a key player in our supply chain operations
As a vital member reporting to the Import Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring that our purchasing schedules and supply flows are optimized.
You will oversee all aspects of international shipping, including finished goods and raw materials, to ensure that Sorbent meets its customer supply requirements efficiently and on time.In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations and contribute to our commitment to excellence.
If you are passionate about logistics and supply chain management, we want to hear from you
AccountabilitiesStockIdentify all finished goods and raw materials components to fulfil product demandReview and monitor stock levels of Finish Goods and Raw materials to ensure that minimum stock levels at Distribution Centers are maintained as per business requirement and processing purchase orders to vendors as requiredRegularly review stock levels of consumables and process orders as required, with the goal to keep costs lowPre-empt/identify and resolve any upcoming supply problems before any impactShippingCoordinate with freight forwarder, local warehouse, 3PL and customers to schedule incoming/outgoing container delivery dates and timesMake necessary arrangements to ensure the most time efficient loading/unloading process, and oversee the process container delivery end to endCheck duty charges and classifications and manage any broker/classifier queriesPlanning Reporting and Data ManagementGenerate relevant reports to internal and external stakeholders.
This includes Shipping ETA ReportsDevelop and deliver regular reporting against key performance indicatorsWeekly or daily reporting on shipping updates to internal stake holdersMaintain shipping records, including providing tracking or shipping history informationProcess and file all documentationTo be successful in this role you must haveTertiary Qualification in Supply Chain Management/Logistics OR equivalent experience5 years plus experience working with databases and generating reports and information from a variety of electronic sourcesSAP (mandatory)Word and Excel (intermediate)Experience working with a direct importer in a freight forwarding discipline in ocean imports is desirableExcellent planning and time management skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalStrong attention to detail and checking skillsComfortable understanding and analysing dataThe ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision, whilst successfully completing all daily tasksWhat's in it ....
for you?
This is a fixed/permanent role.
Our people, surrounding communities, and brands are at the center of our business.
With an exciting future ahead of us, you can be part of a team that produce, distribute and sell established and recognised products used in homes across Australia every day.So come and join us to be part of this success story
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