Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a 3000-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector._
As the
**Logistics Network/Category Manager** reporting to Global Heads of Logistics, your main responsibility is to oversee the global freight, regional purchasing, and 3rd party warehousing strategy. Your goal is to ensure that the necessary products are available for manufacturing or to customers whenever needed. the logistics network is optimized through the implementation of robust 3rd party freight and warehousing contracts.
**This pivotal role serves as a crucial link between the regional/in country leadership teams and the global 3PL service providers in the logistics organization.**
With your opportunistic, enthusiastic, and energetic mindset, you will be responsible for leading the 3PL spend category. Your role involves developing and executing agile global Category Management Plans with a forward-looking 1-5-year period. The ultimate goal for you will be to create value by reducing operating costs, minimizing risk, and meeting strategic business requirements.
As a leader with strong influencing and negotiation skills, you will take charge of the selection and assessment process, involving Procurement and other important business stakeholders. You have the ability to guide others in carrying out a plan that fulfills the needs of all stakeholders. You can develop and implement KPIs that accurately measure and report on the service delivery and financial performance of each global 3PL service provider.
As an independent worker, you can proactively identify future project initiative opportunities by facilitating or participating in opportunity workshops. Additionally, you can conduct spend analysis and align the outcomes with the organization's strategic direction and requirements. Your customer-centric approach allows you to anticipate and capitalize on potential opportunities for future projects.
**Key Technical Criteria**:
- Tertiary qualifications in related fields or business
- Experience in heavy industry / manufacturing
- Experience in a logistics / planning / execution role
- Experience leading a globally dispersed team.
- Knowledge of legislation, policy governing global warehousing logistics
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to communicate collaboratively across all levels.
**This role will be based in Brisbane or Newcastle Australia**
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**Why join our team at Bradken?** We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time. We offer competitive pay and Total Reward packages. We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.
- 100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead._
**Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.**
**WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES**
- Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs._