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**Role Summary**
- Responsible for supporting the management, measurement and control of all ANZ import and export freight activities for Baxter Healthcare, in line with company Trade Compliance policies and legal requirements of the Australian Customs Service (ACS). Leverage industry and Baxter Regional best practices to drive cost, quality and service improvements in line with the broader Supply Chain strategy.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Support on shipping requirements - bookings, sailing schedules, changes and rates
- Liaise with shipping lines, suppliers and transport services to facilitate on time shipments
- Maintain and manage freight relationships with Baxter Regional and Local teams
- Assist and communicate with internal Stakeholders on shipments, requirements supporting Customer /patient delivery requirements
- Identify and drive cost opportunities for streamlining the current logistics processes
- Co-ordinate information and documentation where required for timely and accurate Customs clearance in line with the ACS requirements and maintain visibility for the business on incoming shipments
- Create and supply accurate documentation that supports the ACS and other government requirements relating to exporting and importing of Baxter products and associated materials
- Measure, Monitor and report on freight performance, identify trend, purpose and execute cost actions
- Update and maintain job instruction breakdowns (JIBs) required for the role
- Support management on preparation, execution and adherence to transport budget, and prepare data and accruals for financial month end requirements
- Support on budget inbound freight cost, landed cost and make cost variance analysis as required
**Experience**
- Working experience dealing with freight forwarders, international trade, transport, and logistics companies
- Detailed knowledge and experience of import and export procedures and requirements as they relate to the management of healthcare / pharma products
**Skills/Technical**
- Financial acumen
- Ability to operate under pressure without supervision and in a customer-focused manner
- Strong written and communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
**Reasonable Accommodations**
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