Logistics Lead - Australia

• Support the effective monitoring of Logistics service delivery, productivity & costs.
• ROYAL CANIN® is a global leader in pet health nutrition.
• Permanent full-time role based onsite Melbourne + hybrid working.

Here at Royal Canin we have a unique opportunity for a Logistics Lead to join the Royal Canin Supply Chain Team.

In this engaging position, you’ll support and work with the Logistics Manager to ensure effective supply chain logistics operations are in place across Australia and New Zealand.

You will also be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of Royal Canin supply chain logistics activities in Australia to ensure customer order fulfilment is delivered.

Ideally, you'll be someone who has a continuous improvement mind set and experience in developing and recommending improvements across logistics.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Pivotal interface in the supply chain for interaction of logistics functions between Royal Canin and the 3PL service providers.
• Coordinate and support the production and delivery of logistics activity and associated cost to serve Period reports with commentary / observations on root cause variations to forecasts and operational plans.
• As directed, undertake periodic cost to serve and operational analysis for specific customers or customer pillars.
• Liaise with and communicate the transfer of information to / from the Royal Canin Supply Chain and Finance teams and 3PL services providers. 
• Maintain cost to serve records.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of legislation governing transport logistics business activities e.g. Chain of Responsibility and Safety Management Plans. 

What are we looking for?

• Diploma qualification in Logistics management or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution desirable. (Degree level education preferred). 
• Demonstrated experience working on project implementation and / or continuous improvement programs. 
• Proven experience working within a distribution centre / transport logistics supply chain environment.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplined, customer-facing organisation.
• Understanding of supply chain logistics operations, management procedures and systems.
• Competent Microsoft Office suite knowledge: ability to use spreadsheets, workbooks, word-processing, presentation, database, and management information systems to analyse and report.
• Power BI experience a positive.

What can you expect from Royal Canin?

• Join a purpose driven company in an exciting period of growth, with premium brands recommended by animal health professionals. 
• Individualised career progression with a focus on you and your career goals.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• A culture that is collaborative, dynamic, supportive, and fun.
• A company truly passionate about the health of pets, people and the planet with opportunities to support our community partners - including the RSPCA and Seeing Eye Dogs Australia and Blind & Low Vision Guide Dogs in New Zealand.
• Your loved ones matter, including your pets. We provide complimentary Royal Canin pet food for your cat or dog. Dogs are also welcome in our offices.

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About us:

ROYAL CANIN® is a global leader in pet health nutrition. Founded by a veterinarian, we partner with nutritionists, breeders, and veterinarians globally to tailor innovative and individualised nutrition solutions for cats and dogs.

Cats and dogs are at the centre of everything we do. You’ll be part of a Mars family of companies, a family-owned business that’s been making products for people (and the pets they love) for more than 100 years. Together, our 125,000+ Employees are inspired to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow. We are privileged with the freedom and the flexibility to advocate for what we believe in – and we choose to advocate for A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

For more information visit careers.mars.com 

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia and/or New Zealand.