Logistics Officer

About our Organisation

“Reinforcing Progress”

DSI Underground (a SANDVIK owned company) is one of Australia’s largest, leading manufacturers, suppliers and exporters of specialist strata reinforcement and support products to the underground coal and metalliferous mining sectors. DSI Underground also provides galvanising and other related services to the mining, civil, marine, commercial, and industrial industries.

About the Position

Based at our Narangba, QLD site and reporting to the Logistics Manager - East, the Logistics Officer is responsible for organising and planning the incoming and outgoing flow of modes of transport in a cost effective and cost-efficient way, supporting the on-time delivery of incoming goods while also meeting the company’s KPI for Deliver In Full and On Time. 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 (# 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

What We Offer You

• Discounted private health insurance and other benefits with leading providers
• Access to our exclusive Recognition, Benefits & Good Vibes Program “Spirit Circle”
• Christmas Gift 
• Annual flu vaccination
• Fitness Passport for you & your immediate family
• Professional Development opportunities and support with CPD
• Monthly People & Community events e.g. Jeans for Genes Day, World Blood Donor Day etc.
• Employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for you & your immediate family
• Opportunity to develop within an expanding and ethical global organisation as integrate into our Sandvik family
• PLUS more!

DSI Underground is proud to be an EEO employer. We are committed to hiring the best person for the role and organisation in order to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive culture for all.

Candidates deemed most suitable for this role will be contacted by Human Resources for pre-screening at the earliest opportunity. So apply now!

 www.dsiunderground.com.au