Freight And Logistics Officer

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Freight and Logistics Officer to join their team based in Narangba.
  
You will be reporting to the Supply Manager with a focus on optimising warehouse and Logistics operations while fostering a culture of safety and compliance. The position also plays a crucial role in ensuring shipments leaving the Narangba facility are loaded and restrained in line with transport regulations. 
  
Core duties include:

• Plan incoming shipments in conjunction with outgoing shipments and available resources
• Check deliveries are in line with delivery docket (number of pallets/bundles/packages); any discrepancies and/or damages to shipment to be reported to Purchasing department
• Where required, book goods receiving in the system
• Organise for goods to be distributed to the correct department
• Plan daily dispatching requirements by coordinating the requirements of the customer with availability of product and transport
• Create load sheets, ensuring that the product, quantity and delivery instructions coincide with customer’s order
• Ensure that loads do not exceed statutory load limits of trucks
• Check products on truck against the load sheets to ensure the correct goods are loaded
• Inspect loads to ensure that goods have been loaded correctly and comply with load restraint guidelines
• Ensure that drivers sign all paperwork and that the Chain of Responsibility form has been completed and signed by driver and Dispatch Officer before leaving
• Ensure pick and pack requirements to meet shipment dates
• Communicate any shortfalls to stakeholders: Production, Sales, Planning and Logistics

About You
To be successful in the role you will have a thorough understanding of the freight forwarding industry, with knowledge of relevant rules and regulations and Incoterms. You will also have a strong understanding of Quality Assurance, Load Restraining and Chain of Responsibility.

You will also possess all the following attributes:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Customer focused and proactive to meet customer demands
• Knowledge of transport and Logistics

The following attributes will be highly regarded:

• ERP systems knowledge (MPS, S&OP)
• Manual handling
• Warehousing knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of inventory control systems

If you believe your experience matches these requirements, then hit the APPLY link or call 0420678*** for further information.
Additional information

• Permanent stable role
• Great work culture
• Stable, long-term, full-time position