Logistics Manager

2B1K Imports Pty Ltd is an innovative company in the professional hair industry. It develops, manufactures & distributes around the world innovative products for hair salons for over a decade, with strong emphasis on sustainability, environmentally friendly products, innovation and value to the hair stylist as well as the end consumers.The company started out in Australia in 2013, and since has been expanding to selling its products in the US, Canada, UK, many EU countries, Israel, UAE, New Zealand and more.We are seeking a Logistics Manager to join our team at our Head Office in Bondi Junction, NSW.- Position Title: Logistics Manager
- Employer: 2B1K Imports Pty Ltd
- Salary (not including superannuation): 85,000 AUD
- Position location: Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
- Hours per week: 40The position will be responsible for our supply chain and distribution processes under the ECOHEADS brand, from start to finish, as well as other company logistics requirements. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Logistics Manager will:Supply/Stock Management· Forecast required stock quantities for the ECOHEADS brand based on company sales goals.· Liaise with other departments regarding current & expected supply levels, in correlation with sales and marketing teams.· Manage the company's Warehousing & Manufacturing System (WMS).· Monitor required stock levels of all ECOHEADS products.· Track all movements of parts & finished goods.· Ensure re-ordering at required times of parts & finished goods.· Maintain correct documentation and records keeping of the company's purchasing activities.Distribution/Shipments Management:· Liaise, negotiate quotes and oversee shipments with ECOHEADS' forwarding agents.· Engage with suppliers regarding incoming/outgoing stock shipments, including required forms, customs releases etc.· Keep records of all quotes & shipments and accompanied documentation:o between different company locations/warehouses,o from suppliers to company,o from company to distributors/clients.· Keep shipping & warehousing data records that is obligatory for relevant stakeholders, such as product measurements, product classification codes, barcodes etc.· Source, negotiate & manage relationships with part/assembly suppliers.· Purchase of raw materials.· Batch Sign-Offs.· Preparing & shipping goods to customers & approving all necessary documentation.Reporting and Staff Management· Manage two personnel in the company's branch in Korea.· Reporting weekly to Company Management and other intra-company stakeholders on logistics, supply chain and shipping matters· Business trips to Korea as required· Engage with the Product Manager regarding logistics requirements, such as barcoding products, creating PIFs (Product Information Files), sample shipping etc.The position will require the candidate to be/have:· Minimum bachelor's degree level qualification· At least 5 years of experience in managing international supply chains and logistics processes· Experience working with suppliers and stakeholders from different cultural backgrounds, specifically in Asia· Experience managing remote staff· Excellent interpersonal skills· High level of MS Excel proficiency· Proficient user of Warehousing & Manufacturing Software (WMS)· Understanding of all relevant INCOTERMS and EDI requirements for counterparty transactions· Excellent time management skills· Dedication to meeting tight deadlines and customer expectations· Self-motivated problem solver, able to work independently as well as within a team· Superb numerical skills and memory· Superior spoken and written English· Candidates with second language proficiency will be highly valued: Korean, Italian or Hebrew