Job Description
The Logistics Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the efficient distribution of goods and timely delivery of project components and supplies to designated sites.
Responsibilities include:
* Coordinating with project teams to identify and scope shipping weights and volumes
* Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers to coordinate and track lead times and deliveries
* Procuring cost-effective logistics services
* Liaising with freight forwarding and transport companies to book delivery times/slots and notify sites accordingly
* Ensuring all necessary documents and permits are in place and managing customs clearance procedures
* Developing and maintaining shipping schedules in coordination with Projects Controls staff
* Tracking and reporting progress of transportation/shipping against schedules
* Developing and maintaining project logistics budgets, tracking logistics budget actuals versus planned and forecasted costs
* Expediting manufacturing supply and coordinating progress reports from suppliers, reviewing supply status with suppliers and Project Quality Managers
Required Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
* A relevant supply chain or logistics qualification
* Experience in logistics and inventory planning, particularly with legal and practical requirements of transport/logistics/storage of dangerous goods
* Prior experience with high-hazard and fragile supply logistics, oversize/overmass equipment movement, including management of port and road authority approvals, and customs/quarantine processes
* Knowledge of insurance and customs requirements and legislation
* Familiarity with ERP and logistics software
* Advanced numerical, administrative, and computer literacy skills, particularly MS Excel
* Experience in route planning and transport utilization
* Ability to develop strong, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Flexibility and ability to meet strict deadlines
* Excellent organisational skills, high level of accuracy and efficient data entry
* Commercial acumen and understanding of the financial implications of transport and inventory management
* Australian citizen or permanent resident