AddressJob ID: 37788 | Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Logistics Specialist? We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to manage daily import, export, local distribution, and warehousing activities. As a Logistics Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating import and export desk activities for various shipment methods, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries with inventory precision; and initiate and rollout logistics improvement projects. Join our team in Notting Hill, Melbourne and be part of a dynamic logistics operation.
Responsibilities
Logistics Services:
- Respond promptly to daily logistics inquiries and take necessary actions.
- Efficiently manage import/export desk operations for air, sea, courier shipments to/from the country.
- Maintain freight rates in SAP and ensure the accuracy of documentation, including filing for import/export customs audits, reporting, and declarations.
- Monitor movements of local and traded finished goods to meet customer requirements.
- Validate and process 3PL service invoices for prompt payment processing.
- Maintain the SAP freight module.
Warehouse Operations:
- Monitor 3PL warehouse operations to ensure timely and accurate inventory receiving and dispatch.
- Review inventories to enable business units to achieve growth targets with optimal inventory levels.
- Process SAP orders promptly for on-time customer dispatch.
- Ensure compliance with ESHA warehouse guidelines.
- Logistics Service Procurement (RFQ) & Improvement Projects:
- Manage and procure all local 3rd party transport and warehousing services.
- Source and optimize logistics services for all business units, ensuring the security of supplies and deliveries.
- Negotiate service prices and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to finalize terms and contracts.
- Manage PR and PO processes for prompt invoice processing and approval.
Logistics Management:
- Ensure governance and regulatory compliance, including ESHA and Transport Safety (Chain of Responsibility).
- Manage the resolution of logistics-related complaints using the SAP Quality Notification System.
- Review and identify opportunities for domestic distribution network design improvements.
- Participate in projects and service review meetings with business units and logistics providers on a regular basis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in logistics and supply chain operations.
- Strong knowledge of SAP and relevant logistics software.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process improvements.
- Commitment to safety and compliance.
Our Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Inclusive and diverse work environment.
- Make a meaningful impact in the logistics industry.
- Equal opportunities for all candidates.
If you are a motivated and experienced Logistics Specialist ready to take on exciting challenges and contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be part of a dynamic logistics operation!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply.
Clariant is a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2021, Clariant totaled a staff number of 11 537 and recorded sales of CHF 4.372 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. The company reports in three business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Natural Resources. Clariant's corporate strategy is led by the overarching purpose of 'Greater chemistry - between people and planet' and reflects the importance of connecting customer focus, innovation, sustainability, and people. Join us and help create sustainable value through chemistry for customers all over the globe.
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