Role Summary
Randstad is recruiting for an Outbound Logistics Project Manager for a key global position within a Supply Chain PMO team at a multinational retailer. The role will be based in Victoria and will focus on APAC delivery, supporting China and EMEA primarily. It is a hybrid role with 1‐2 days of travel to the client's site in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
Employment is on a 12‐month contract with the possibility of 12‐month extensions. The daily rate ranges from $600 to $800 plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
* Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and carriers; provide regular project status updates and resolve issues as they arise.
* Collaborate with global and regional teams to ensure consistency in the multi‐carrier program across EMEA, APAC and China, sharing best practices and lessons learned.
* Develop and enhance outbound logistics processes and carrier strategies through technology, automation and data analytics.
* Lead the end‐to‐end planning and execution of multi‐carrier logistics projects, primarily in APAC.
* Support carrier performance post‐implementation, identifying improvement areas and ensuring compliance with service‐level agreements.
* Identify and mitigate risks associated with multi‐carrier logistics operations, including delays, capacity issues and regulatory compliance challenges.
* Provide regular project updates to senior leadership, highlighting key metrics and any potential risks or deviations from plan.
Qualifications and Experience
* At least 5 years of Project or Program management experience.
* Experience with third‐party logistics organizations and project management.
* Experience with Multicarrier Parcel Engine technology solutions is beneficial but not essential.
* Experience with Transportation Management solutions (Freight Management solutions) is optional.
* Strong understanding of the region's logistics landscape, including regulatory requirements and carrier networks.
* Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Randstad is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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