21 Logistics Manager jobs in Australia
Logistics/Transportation Manager
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
KBR
Posted 11 days ago
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Title:
Logistics/Transportation Manager
Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.
This role is with KBR's Government Solutions U.S. division. This project will provide the Customer's facilities and outlying buildings with services necessary to ensure optimal performance and utilization of the facility infrastructure, including, but not limited to, Operation & Maintenance (O&M), recapitalization, renovations, design, construction, records management, repairs to correct identified deficiencies or adverse impacts to operational capabilities, and improvements leveraging innovative and technological solutions.
Who You Are
As the Logistics/Transportation Manager you are a key leadership figure within our management team. Your role is crucial in supervising a multifaceted supply chain network that spans procurement, inventory management, material coordination, as well as the logistics of shipping and receiving. Your oversight ensures the precise execution of repair and return processes, the meticulous management of electronic waste, and the efficient conduct of transportation operations. Your expertise and management acumen uphold the integrity and effectiveness of our logistics services.
Your strategic approach to warehouse operations and transportation management aligns with current business requirements, driving the completion of critical tasks and establishing robust processes that serve as the foundation for sustainable logistics success. Your proactive management style includes the sourcing of necessary resources and providing expert technical management, which resonates with our standards of excellence across all service domains.
This role will be located in Alice Springs, Australia at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. The Logistics/Transportation Manager will be expected to travel between our facilities in Alice Springs and the local area. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
What You'll Do
In your pivotal role as the Logistics/Transportation Manager, you will:
+ Ensure all supply chain management functions operate within an approved material management program which involves control and accountability of materials from requirements through purchasing, storage, issue and disposal
+ Perform relocation and movement of equipment, supplies, materials, appliances, furniture, and systems in accordance with US Government and Host Nation regulations
+ Assist in the collection, packing and shipping of any digital/magnetic media in accordance with applicable security and facility regulations
+ Establish and maintain an Electrostatic Discharge Controls Program to ensure the safety of material and personnel
+ A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with SAP, showcasing your ability to integrate technology effectively into logistics processes
+ Maintain and operate the vehicle program in accordance with all applicable US Government and Host Nation regulations
+ Steer warehouse operations to ensure timely fulfillment of all contractual obligations
+ Craft and execute strategic plans for warehousing, setting the course for long-term logistical sustainment
+ Innovate and implement policies and procedures to promote a safe and efficient work environment
+ Cultivate and maintain robust partnerships with stakeholders, including customers, partners, and your team, fostering a collaborative atmosphere conducive to success
+ Authorize and guide technical solutions, products, and processes, ensuring they meet KBR's high standards and client expectations
+ Spearhead the strategic direction, seamless coordination, and effective management of tasks related to the logistics functions, encompassing pivotal areas such as loading dock management, supply chain management, warehouse management, vehicle management, transportation management, and property management
+ Provide sufficient information to calculate the cost of services
+ Exercise quality control and standardize best practices to ensure consistent performance
+ Serve as the central point of contact for logistics related work, responsible for managing both the O&M logistical and mission logistics operations
Requirements
+ Possess an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with adjudicated polygraph or Host Nation PV Clearance
+ A solid background in logistics and transportation management, with a minimum of five (5) years' experience leading large-scale and similar-scope operations
+ Proven experience in warehouse operations management, managing procurement programs, asset management, and transportation areas with at least 5 years of shaping efficient, responsive services
+ A minimum of two (2) consecutive years of supervisory experience in logistics operations or transportation operations
+ Knowledge of process improvement models (e.g. LEAN/Six Sigma, ISO 9000)
+ Familiarity with Government Property control/management
+ Familiarity with 24/7 operational environment
Your role not only demands extensive experience but also visionary leadership to lead a cohesive management team dedicated to supporting national security objectives and contributing to the broader mission of KBR Government Solutions.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
We Deliver - Together.
BENEFITS
KBR offers a best-in-class total compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We also support career advancement through professional training and development. Learn more about our benefits ( .
#SF
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Logistics/Transportation Manager
Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.
This role is with KBR's Government Solutions U.S. division. This project will provide the Customer's facilities and outlying buildings with services necessary to ensure optimal performance and utilization of the facility infrastructure, including, but not limited to, Operation & Maintenance (O&M), recapitalization, renovations, design, construction, records management, repairs to correct identified deficiencies or adverse impacts to operational capabilities, and improvements leveraging innovative and technological solutions.
Who You Are
As the Logistics/Transportation Manager you are a key leadership figure within our management team. Your role is crucial in supervising a multifaceted supply chain network that spans procurement, inventory management, material coordination, as well as the logistics of shipping and receiving. Your oversight ensures the precise execution of repair and return processes, the meticulous management of electronic waste, and the efficient conduct of transportation operations. Your expertise and management acumen uphold the integrity and effectiveness of our logistics services.
Your strategic approach to warehouse operations and transportation management aligns with current business requirements, driving the completion of critical tasks and establishing robust processes that serve as the foundation for sustainable logistics success. Your proactive management style includes the sourcing of necessary resources and providing expert technical management, which resonates with our standards of excellence across all service domains.
This role will be located in Alice Springs, Australia at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. The Logistics/Transportation Manager will be expected to travel between our facilities in Alice Springs and the local area. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
What You'll Do
In your pivotal role as the Logistics/Transportation Manager, you will:
+ Ensure all supply chain management functions operate within an approved material management program which involves control and accountability of materials from requirements through purchasing, storage, issue and disposal
+ Perform relocation and movement of equipment, supplies, materials, appliances, furniture, and systems in accordance with US Government and Host Nation regulations
+ Assist in the collection, packing and shipping of any digital/magnetic media in accordance with applicable security and facility regulations
+ Establish and maintain an Electrostatic Discharge Controls Program to ensure the safety of material and personnel
+ A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with SAP, showcasing your ability to integrate technology effectively into logistics processes
+ Maintain and operate the vehicle program in accordance with all applicable US Government and Host Nation regulations
+ Steer warehouse operations to ensure timely fulfillment of all contractual obligations
+ Craft and execute strategic plans for warehousing, setting the course for long-term logistical sustainment
+ Innovate and implement policies and procedures to promote a safe and efficient work environment
+ Cultivate and maintain robust partnerships with stakeholders, including customers, partners, and your team, fostering a collaborative atmosphere conducive to success
+ Authorize and guide technical solutions, products, and processes, ensuring they meet KBR's high standards and client expectations
+ Spearhead the strategic direction, seamless coordination, and effective management of tasks related to the logistics functions, encompassing pivotal areas such as loading dock management, supply chain management, warehouse management, vehicle management, transportation management, and property management
+ Provide sufficient information to calculate the cost of services
+ Exercise quality control and standardize best practices to ensure consistent performance
+ Serve as the central point of contact for logistics related work, responsible for managing both the O&M logistical and mission logistics operations
Requirements
+ Possess an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with adjudicated polygraph or Host Nation PV Clearance
+ A solid background in logistics and transportation management, with a minimum of five (5) years' experience leading large-scale and similar-scope operations
+ Proven experience in warehouse operations management, managing procurement programs, asset management, and transportation areas with at least 5 years of shaping efficient, responsive services
+ A minimum of two (2) consecutive years of supervisory experience in logistics operations or transportation operations
+ Knowledge of process improvement models (e.g. LEAN/Six Sigma, ISO 9000)
+ Familiarity with Government Property control/management
+ Familiarity with 24/7 operational environment
Your role not only demands extensive experience but also visionary leadership to lead a cohesive management team dedicated to supporting national security objectives and contributing to the broader mission of KBR Government Solutions.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
We Deliver - Together.
BENEFITS
KBR offers a best-in-class total compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We also support career advancement through professional training and development. Learn more about our benefits ( .
#SF
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Sea Logistics Operational Care Manager, Revenue Care
Alexandria, New South Wales
Kuehne+Nagel
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
**It's more than a job**
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
****
Lead Australia's sea logistics revenue performance end-to-end-pricing/yield strategy and Revenue Care operations (FSL, AR, AP)-to deliver market-leading GP, accurate/timely revenue recognition, and rigorous financial controls aligned to KN policies and IFRS. Partner across Sales, Trade, OCC/CCL, and Finance to drive first-time-right invoicing, minimized deferrals, and sustainable margin protection.
**How you create impact**
**Organizational Scope & Team**
- National accountability for FSL management, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes and outcomes.
- Leads through Revenue Care Managers and Team Leaders, with broad indirect span across Specialists embedded in OCC.
- Works closely with OCC and branch teams to increase branch satisfaction and performance transparency.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ FSL Governance: Ensure timely billing and compliance to reduce financial risks.
+ Revenue Leakage: Identify and fix revenue losses using analytics and controls.
+ Accounts Receivable: Drive accurate billing and resolve AR issues.
+ Accounts Payable: Manage vendor payments and ensure timely invoice processing.
+ Strategic Pricing: Support pricing strategies and optimize carrier usage.
+ Automation & Controls: Promote digital tools and maintain strong financial controls.
+ Collaboration: Enhance teamwork across branches and lead performance reviews.
+ Escalation & Quality: Handle billing escalations and align KPIs with operations.
+ Analytics: Provide insights through dashboards and support decision-making.
+ Team Leadership: Lead Revenue Care teams and manage SSC transitions.
+ People Development: Develop team capabilities and foster an inclusive culture.
+ Training: Promote continuous learning and career growth.
**What we would like you to bring**
The individual in this role must be highly organized and work methodically, even under pressure, while maintaining a positive attitude. They need to conduct detailed data analysis and present solutions that align with business knowledge, organizational goals, and customer needs. Success in this position requires clear and practical communication skills, as well as the ability to manage conflicts.
**Leadership | Good ability in :**
- translating strategy into operational execution
- taking complex decisions, demonstrating managerial courage and taking responsibility while managing risk
- act as a trusted and valued team-member showing availability, cooperation and support
**Business | Good ability in :**
- organizing, including prioritizing, planning, executing
- influencing, negotiating and problem-solving to devise solutions to drive profitability and support revenue
- mathematics, to develop models and provide pricing advice to decision-makers
**Personal | Good ability in :**
- analyzing, conceptualizing and thinking analytically (examine and assess data from a variety of sources)
- managing time, working under pressure and dealing with tight deadlines with high energy and resilience communicating and networking using advanced inter-personal, verbal and written skills
**What's in it for you**
At Kuehne+Nagel, you'll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact-on business, on customers, and on careers. Here's what you can look forward to:
+ Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
+ People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
+ Learning & Development: Grow with us-personally and professionally-through world-class training and career pathways.
+ Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
+ Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
+ Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds-a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.
**Who we are**
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
****
Lead Australia's sea logistics revenue performance end-to-end-pricing/yield strategy and Revenue Care operations (FSL, AR, AP)-to deliver market-leading GP, accurate/timely revenue recognition, and rigorous financial controls aligned to KN policies and IFRS. Partner across Sales, Trade, OCC/CCL, and Finance to drive first-time-right invoicing, minimized deferrals, and sustainable margin protection.
**How you create impact**
**Organizational Scope & Team**
- National accountability for FSL management, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes and outcomes.
- Leads through Revenue Care Managers and Team Leaders, with broad indirect span across Specialists embedded in OCC.
- Works closely with OCC and branch teams to increase branch satisfaction and performance transparency.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ FSL Governance: Ensure timely billing and compliance to reduce financial risks.
+ Revenue Leakage: Identify and fix revenue losses using analytics and controls.
+ Accounts Receivable: Drive accurate billing and resolve AR issues.
+ Accounts Payable: Manage vendor payments and ensure timely invoice processing.
+ Strategic Pricing: Support pricing strategies and optimize carrier usage.
+ Automation & Controls: Promote digital tools and maintain strong financial controls.
+ Collaboration: Enhance teamwork across branches and lead performance reviews.
+ Escalation & Quality: Handle billing escalations and align KPIs with operations.
+ Analytics: Provide insights through dashboards and support decision-making.
+ Team Leadership: Lead Revenue Care teams and manage SSC transitions.
+ People Development: Develop team capabilities and foster an inclusive culture.
+ Training: Promote continuous learning and career growth.
**What we would like you to bring**
The individual in this role must be highly organized and work methodically, even under pressure, while maintaining a positive attitude. They need to conduct detailed data analysis and present solutions that align with business knowledge, organizational goals, and customer needs. Success in this position requires clear and practical communication skills, as well as the ability to manage conflicts.
**Leadership | Good ability in :**
- translating strategy into operational execution
- taking complex decisions, demonstrating managerial courage and taking responsibility while managing risk
- act as a trusted and valued team-member showing availability, cooperation and support
**Business | Good ability in :**
- organizing, including prioritizing, planning, executing
- influencing, negotiating and problem-solving to devise solutions to drive profitability and support revenue
- mathematics, to develop models and provide pricing advice to decision-makers
**Personal | Good ability in :**
- analyzing, conceptualizing and thinking analytically (examine and assess data from a variety of sources)
- managing time, working under pressure and dealing with tight deadlines with high energy and resilience communicating and networking using advanced inter-personal, verbal and written skills
**What's in it for you**
At Kuehne+Nagel, you'll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact-on business, on customers, and on careers. Here's what you can look forward to:
+ Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
+ People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
+ Learning & Development: Grow with us-personally and professionally-through world-class training and career pathways.
+ Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
+ Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
+ Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds-a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.
**Who we are**
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
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Operations Shift Manager, Amazon Logistics
Cavan, South Australia
Amazon
Posted 11 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Description
Here at Amazon we are currently seeking for an Operations Shift Managers to join the business and play a critical role in leading our team of associates within our Delivery Station at Adelaide, South Australia
Do you have a passion for motivating, mentoring, and coaching a team? Do you pride yourself in maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance and performance? As an Operations Shift Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining our customer expectations to ensure customer orders are delivered at the right time, to the right location.
Please note the shift pattern is based on 4 days on and 3 days off so flexibility is a must for this role as the site operates across 7 days.
Key job responsibilities
- Leading and developing a team of Amazon associates
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards, while promoting a Health and Safety culture on-site.
- Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives.
- Proactively identifying and leading process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
- You'll need to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach varying weights.
A day in the life
You will be an inspiring leader within our Delivery Stations, where you will work to continuously improve the efficiency of delivery processes, ensuring that customer orders are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively as possible. Along with your peers, you'll ensure that all workflows run smoothly and that customer expectations are met, if not exceeded.
About the team
Our team is a high performing team comprising of individuals with great customer obsession, focus on performance metrics and passion to deliver happiness to our internal and external customers
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Working experience in Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field,
- Experience as a manager, involving sizable teams; you're a natural at motivating others around you and building strong relationships,
- Demonstrate ability in problem-solving and analytical capabilities: conducting and driving Dive Deep analysis on complex processes,
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement,
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays,
- Authorized to work in Australia without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- You're competent: able to manage high levels of ambiguity, while thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment,
- You already have experience of planning, performance metrics, process improvement and Lean or Kaizen techniques and methodologies.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Here at Amazon we are currently seeking for an Operations Shift Managers to join the business and play a critical role in leading our team of associates within our Delivery Station at Adelaide, South Australia
Do you have a passion for motivating, mentoring, and coaching a team? Do you pride yourself in maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance and performance? As an Operations Shift Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining our customer expectations to ensure customer orders are delivered at the right time, to the right location.
Please note the shift pattern is based on 4 days on and 3 days off so flexibility is a must for this role as the site operates across 7 days.
Key job responsibilities
- Leading and developing a team of Amazon associates
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards, while promoting a Health and Safety culture on-site.
- Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives.
- Proactively identifying and leading process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
- You'll need to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach varying weights.
A day in the life
You will be an inspiring leader within our Delivery Stations, where you will work to continuously improve the efficiency of delivery processes, ensuring that customer orders are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively as possible. Along with your peers, you'll ensure that all workflows run smoothly and that customer expectations are met, if not exceeded.
About the team
Our team is a high performing team comprising of individuals with great customer obsession, focus on performance metrics and passion to deliver happiness to our internal and external customers
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Working experience in Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field,
- Experience as a manager, involving sizable teams; you're a natural at motivating others around you and building strong relationships,
- Demonstrate ability in problem-solving and analytical capabilities: conducting and driving Dive Deep analysis on complex processes,
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement,
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays,
- Authorized to work in Australia without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- You're competent: able to manage high levels of ambiguity, while thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment,
- You already have experience of planning, performance metrics, process improvement and Lean or Kaizen techniques and methodologies.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Operations Shift Manager, Amazon Logistics
Cavan, South Australia
Amazon
Posted 11 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Description
Here at Amazon we are currently seeking for an Operations Shift Managers to join the business and play a critical role in leading our team of associates within our Delivery Station at Adelaide, South Australia
Do you have a passion for motivating, mentoring, and coaching a team? Do you pride yourself in maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance and performance? As an Operations Shift Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining our customer expectations to ensure customer orders are delivered at the right time, to the right location.
Please note the shift pattern is based on 4 days on and 3 days off so flexibility is a must for this role as the site operates across 7 days.
Key job responsibilities
- Leading and developing a team of Amazon associates
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards, while promoting a Health and Safety culture on-site.
- Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives.
- Proactively identifying and leading process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
- You'll need to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach varying weights.
A day in the life
You will be an inspiring leader within our Delivery Stations, where you will work to continuously improve the efficiency of delivery processes, ensuring that customer orders are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively as possible. Along with your peers, you'll ensure that all workflows run smoothly and that customer expectations are met, if not exceeded.
About the team
Our team is a high performing team comprising of individuals with great customer obsession, focus on performance metrics and passion to deliver happiness to our internal and external customers
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Working experience in Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field,
- Experience as a manager, involving sizable teams; you're a natural at motivating others around you and building strong relationships,
- Demonstrate ability in problem-solving and analytical capabilities: conducting and driving Dive Deep analysis on complex processes,
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement,
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays,
- Authorized to work in Australia without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- You're competent: able to manage high levels of ambiguity, while thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment,
- You already have experience of planning, performance metrics, process improvement and Lean or Kaizen techniques and methodologies.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Here at Amazon we are currently seeking for an Operations Shift Managers to join the business and play a critical role in leading our team of associates within our Delivery Station at Adelaide, South Australia
Do you have a passion for motivating, mentoring, and coaching a team? Do you pride yourself in maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance and performance? As an Operations Shift Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining our customer expectations to ensure customer orders are delivered at the right time, to the right location.
Please note the shift pattern is based on 4 days on and 3 days off so flexibility is a must for this role as the site operates across 7 days.
Key job responsibilities
- Leading and developing a team of Amazon associates
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards, while promoting a Health and Safety culture on-site.
- Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives.
- Proactively identifying and leading process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
- You'll need to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach varying weights.
A day in the life
You will be an inspiring leader within our Delivery Stations, where you will work to continuously improve the efficiency of delivery processes, ensuring that customer orders are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively as possible. Along with your peers, you'll ensure that all workflows run smoothly and that customer expectations are met, if not exceeded.
About the team
Our team is a high performing team comprising of individuals with great customer obsession, focus on performance metrics and passion to deliver happiness to our internal and external customers
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Working experience in Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field,
- Experience as a manager, involving sizable teams; you're a natural at motivating others around you and building strong relationships,
- Demonstrate ability in problem-solving and analytical capabilities: conducting and driving Dive Deep analysis on complex processes,
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement,
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays,
- Authorized to work in Australia without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- You're competent: able to manage high levels of ambiguity, while thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment,
- You already have experience of planning, performance metrics, process improvement and Lean or Kaizen techniques and methodologies.
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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Supply Chain Planner (S&OP), Supply Chain
Melbourne, Victoria
Amazon
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Description
Are you obsessed with solving challenging problems? Do you think outside of the box and challenge the status quo? Are you constantly looking for ways to improve your skills and your organization?
If so, we look forward to hearing from you!
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will have the opportunity to own Sales & Operations (S&OP) planning at the highest level for Amazon's fulfillment business in Australia. You will have a holistic view of supply and demand within the Amazon fulfillment network and be an integral part in creating and implementing large scale strategic initiatives in inventory placement optimization, delivery speed, transportation cost, labor capacity management and more - all with the goal of better serving our customers. There will rarely be a perfect solution, so it will be up to you to make data driven decisions and manage stakeholder relationships while planning and executing within an ever-changing environment.
Interfacing with AU FC Operations, Transportation, Business and Tech teams, you will be a key member of the AU Supply Chain team. The role demands strong analytical and mathematical capabilities. The candidate will analyze various supply chain data and metrics to define an intelligent inventory inbound/inventory placement/Short and Long term planning for Amazon's supply chain network to drive cost efficiency, he/she will also look into our fulfillment system/logic and optimize our outbound process. You'll be able to contribute directly to our customers' experience with the Amazon supply chain, impact placement of millions of units of inventory, and reduce fulfillment costs while maximizing free cash flow.
The broad mission of the S&OP team is to align and optimize the FC network plan for labor and capacity constraints, ideal placement and buy volumes, plan accuracy, and improve tools to automate the planning process. Each week S&OP provide an accurate short to medium term aggregate fulfillment plan (up to 13 weeks) for the AU Amazon fulfillment network. The plan reflects the projected fulfillment needs of the Retail/FBA teams and partners, and includes all inbound and outbound flows across the network. The FC leadership uses this plan in making decisions on full-time and temporary labor as well as in supporting other decisions within the FCs. Also, multiple teams in AU Supply Chain and Transportation organization consume our plan to make critical weekly decisions. The plan also serves as the basis for storage and throughput planning during peak periods. Each published plan should satisfy the best given conditions of labor, storage and throughput capacity requirements of the network while minimizing the total cost to serve customer.
Key job responsibilities
Labor Planning & Execution
- Own end-to-end execution of labor planning mechanisms, developing comprehensive input/output reporting and analytics to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency
- Implement data-driven decision-making processes to optimize workforce utilization and productivity metrics
- Design and maintain scalable labor planning tools that adapt to seasonal variations and business growth in line with topology, operations capability and FC capacity
Strategic Partnership & Execution
- Partner with Operations NTP STL and cross-functional teams to deliver results against planning initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of execution
- Drive accountability through clear communication of performance expectations and metrics
- Develop and implement best practices that can be scaled across multiple sites and operations
Capacity Management & Optimization
- Lead capacity optimization by leveraging Dynamic Capacity Models to proactively identify constraints and drive resolution of operational and mechanical bottlenecks
- Create and maintain capacity forecasting models that account for volume fluctuations, seasonal peaks, and growth projections
- Establish early warning systems to identify potential capacity issues before they impact operations
Project Leadership
- Drive large-scale Throughput Improvement Projects (TIP) focused on enhancing network topology efficiency and operational performance
- Lead root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans
- Design and implement pilot programs to test new operational concepts and processes
- Measure and report on project outcomes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Strategic Initiative Development
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives including:
- Multi-capacity improvement programs to enhance operational flexibility
- Advanced workforce modeling and strategic staffing frameworks
- Innovative labor pool optimization strategies
- Infrastructure enhancement projects to support future growth
- Create business cases and ROI analyses for proposed initiatives
- Monitor and report on initiative progress, adjusting strategies as needed
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with upstream/downstream stakeholders while serving as the primary liaison between regional operations, EF, MM & LM teams
- Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and remove barriers to execution
- Develop and maintain effective communication channels to share performance metrics and project updates
- Create executive-level presentations and reports to communicate strategic initiatives and results
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify and implement process improvements that drive operational efficiency
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies
- Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization
- Drive innovation through experimentation and calculated risk-taking
Performance Management & Analytics
- Develop and track KPIs that measure the effectiveness of planning initiatives
- Create detailed performance reports and analytics dashboards
- Identify trends and patterns that impact operational performance
- Provide data-driven recommendations for performance improvement
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong ownership mentality, analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization while delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
A day in the life
Work backwards from our customers - Consumers, FC, Transportation Network to work out their pain points resulting from Forecast Variances. Understand and analyze root causes and influence stakeholders by connecting across the organization to put in corrective actions to improve upon daily and weekly plans in line with business strategy. Being dynamic and having bias for action is a must.
About the team
Team members are key facilitators across functions to meet Speed, Volume & Cost Goals for the organization. Hence, keeping stakeholders at front of mind at all times is a key principle within this Team. Balancing priorities is a must, however, being thorough, following up and closing the loop with stakeholders on actions, priorities, trade-offs, escalations and effectiveness is key. When problem solving we bring related programs together, spent time to analyze and root cause collectively and define follow up actions, align on responsibilities and take actions in line with our bandwidth. Passionate but empathetic describes S&OP Team.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Are you obsessed with solving challenging problems? Do you think outside of the box and challenge the status quo? Are you constantly looking for ways to improve your skills and your organization?
If so, we look forward to hearing from you!
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will have the opportunity to own Sales & Operations (S&OP) planning at the highest level for Amazon's fulfillment business in Australia. You will have a holistic view of supply and demand within the Amazon fulfillment network and be an integral part in creating and implementing large scale strategic initiatives in inventory placement optimization, delivery speed, transportation cost, labor capacity management and more - all with the goal of better serving our customers. There will rarely be a perfect solution, so it will be up to you to make data driven decisions and manage stakeholder relationships while planning and executing within an ever-changing environment.
Interfacing with AU FC Operations, Transportation, Business and Tech teams, you will be a key member of the AU Supply Chain team. The role demands strong analytical and mathematical capabilities. The candidate will analyze various supply chain data and metrics to define an intelligent inventory inbound/inventory placement/Short and Long term planning for Amazon's supply chain network to drive cost efficiency, he/she will also look into our fulfillment system/logic and optimize our outbound process. You'll be able to contribute directly to our customers' experience with the Amazon supply chain, impact placement of millions of units of inventory, and reduce fulfillment costs while maximizing free cash flow.
The broad mission of the S&OP team is to align and optimize the FC network plan for labor and capacity constraints, ideal placement and buy volumes, plan accuracy, and improve tools to automate the planning process. Each week S&OP provide an accurate short to medium term aggregate fulfillment plan (up to 13 weeks) for the AU Amazon fulfillment network. The plan reflects the projected fulfillment needs of the Retail/FBA teams and partners, and includes all inbound and outbound flows across the network. The FC leadership uses this plan in making decisions on full-time and temporary labor as well as in supporting other decisions within the FCs. Also, multiple teams in AU Supply Chain and Transportation organization consume our plan to make critical weekly decisions. The plan also serves as the basis for storage and throughput planning during peak periods. Each published plan should satisfy the best given conditions of labor, storage and throughput capacity requirements of the network while minimizing the total cost to serve customer.
Key job responsibilities
Labor Planning & Execution
- Own end-to-end execution of labor planning mechanisms, developing comprehensive input/output reporting and analytics to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency
- Implement data-driven decision-making processes to optimize workforce utilization and productivity metrics
- Design and maintain scalable labor planning tools that adapt to seasonal variations and business growth in line with topology, operations capability and FC capacity
Strategic Partnership & Execution
- Partner with Operations NTP STL and cross-functional teams to deliver results against planning initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of execution
- Drive accountability through clear communication of performance expectations and metrics
- Develop and implement best practices that can be scaled across multiple sites and operations
Capacity Management & Optimization
- Lead capacity optimization by leveraging Dynamic Capacity Models to proactively identify constraints and drive resolution of operational and mechanical bottlenecks
- Create and maintain capacity forecasting models that account for volume fluctuations, seasonal peaks, and growth projections
- Establish early warning systems to identify potential capacity issues before they impact operations
Project Leadership
- Drive large-scale Throughput Improvement Projects (TIP) focused on enhancing network topology efficiency and operational performance
- Lead root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans
- Design and implement pilot programs to test new operational concepts and processes
- Measure and report on project outcomes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Strategic Initiative Development
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives including:
- Multi-capacity improvement programs to enhance operational flexibility
- Advanced workforce modeling and strategic staffing frameworks
- Innovative labor pool optimization strategies
- Infrastructure enhancement projects to support future growth
- Create business cases and ROI analyses for proposed initiatives
- Monitor and report on initiative progress, adjusting strategies as needed
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with upstream/downstream stakeholders while serving as the primary liaison between regional operations, EF, MM & LM teams
- Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and remove barriers to execution
- Develop and maintain effective communication channels to share performance metrics and project updates
- Create executive-level presentations and reports to communicate strategic initiatives and results
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify and implement process improvements that drive operational efficiency
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies
- Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization
- Drive innovation through experimentation and calculated risk-taking
Performance Management & Analytics
- Develop and track KPIs that measure the effectiveness of planning initiatives
- Create detailed performance reports and analytics dashboards
- Identify trends and patterns that impact operational performance
- Provide data-driven recommendations for performance improvement
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong ownership mentality, analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization while delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
A day in the life
Work backwards from our customers - Consumers, FC, Transportation Network to work out their pain points resulting from Forecast Variances. Understand and analyze root causes and influence stakeholders by connecting across the organization to put in corrective actions to improve upon daily and weekly plans in line with business strategy. Being dynamic and having bias for action is a must.
About the team
Team members are key facilitators across functions to meet Speed, Volume & Cost Goals for the organization. Hence, keeping stakeholders at front of mind at all times is a key principle within this Team. Balancing priorities is a must, however, being thorough, following up and closing the loop with stakeholders on actions, priorities, trade-offs, escalations and effectiveness is key. When problem solving we bring related programs together, spent time to analyze and root cause collectively and define follow up actions, align on responsibilities and take actions in line with our bandwidth. Passionate but empathetic describes S&OP Team.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Program Manager - Logistics and Strategy, Delivery Services Expansion
Sydney, New South Wales
Amazon
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Description
Description
Amazon Australia is seeking a motivated Program Manager with a strong track record of developing strategies and executing programs.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a background in program management, operations, and cross-functional leadership for large-scale strategic initiatives. You should be comfortable with ambiguity, able to think strategically (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoy working in a progressive and data-driven environment. You should possess strong analytical and business acumen, exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence without authority.
In this role you will be responsible for conducting end-to-end program management of new initiatives across a range of operational verticals. With a strong focus on last mile, you will work with a large and diverse group of stakeholders to implement initiatives that influence our key pillars - quality, cost, capacity, speed and sustainability. At the same time, you will be the single threaded leader responsible for building and executing a parking strategy to support the expansion of a critical program for our business. Success in this role requires proficiency in managing complex logistics challenges, analyzing data, managing a diverse set of stakeholders, driving process improvements and creating scalable solutions.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage new and existing programs, successfully delivering difficult projects and goals across multiple organizations
- Work directly with external providers, customers, and partner teams to craft and deliver scalable solutions
- Influence design and development of strategic processes
- Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end-to-end outcomes for Amazon customers
- Conduct hypothesis driven problem solving to identify improvement areas and oversee all supporting analytics, including the data mining, complex modeling, insight generation and recommendations
- Lead large and diverse groups of stakeholders to implement new initiatives
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
- Experience in driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- 4+ years' professional experience in Supply Chain and Logistics, Operations and/or E-Commerce
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Amazon Australia is seeking a motivated Program Manager with a strong track record of developing strategies and executing programs.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a background in program management, operations, and cross-functional leadership for large-scale strategic initiatives. You should be comfortable with ambiguity, able to think strategically (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoy working in a progressive and data-driven environment. You should possess strong analytical and business acumen, exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence without authority.
In this role you will be responsible for conducting end-to-end program management of new initiatives across a range of operational verticals. With a strong focus on last mile, you will work with a large and diverse group of stakeholders to implement initiatives that influence our key pillars - quality, cost, capacity, speed and sustainability. At the same time, you will be the single threaded leader responsible for building and executing a parking strategy to support the expansion of a critical program for our business. Success in this role requires proficiency in managing complex logistics challenges, analyzing data, managing a diverse set of stakeholders, driving process improvements and creating scalable solutions.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage new and existing programs, successfully delivering difficult projects and goals across multiple organizations
- Work directly with external providers, customers, and partner teams to craft and deliver scalable solutions
- Influence design and development of strategic processes
- Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end-to-end outcomes for Amazon customers
- Conduct hypothesis driven problem solving to identify improvement areas and oversee all supporting analytics, including the data mining, complex modeling, insight generation and recommendations
- Lead large and diverse groups of stakeholders to implement new initiatives
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
- Experience in driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- 4+ years' professional experience in Supply Chain and Logistics, Operations and/or E-Commerce
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Supply Chain Coordinator
Brisbane, Queensland
Amentum
Posted 13 days ago
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Job Description
Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA., Amentum employs more than 53,000 people on all seven continents, across 80 countries.
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
+ Amentum is recruiting for the position of Supply Chain Coordinator in Brisbane Australia. Supply Chain Coordinator will oversee the logistics and operations of food services for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Full Line Food Distribution in Australia. This role involves managing the supply chain, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring efficient and compliant operations to meet DLA food distribution requirements.
+ This position reports to and takes directions from Regional Supply Chain Manager. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing various supply chain functions, including, warehouse operations, in-bound and out-bound materials movements, overall material expediting and tracking in accordance with procurement operating procedures and guidelines as well as with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
+ The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
+ Supply Chain Coordinator will work closely with warehousing and transportation service providers, customers and vendors for timely deliveries and supports Procurement team with market research and supplier due diligence.
+ Work Location - Brisbane, Australia
**DUTIES:**
+ Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
+ Work independently with minimal supervision under the direction of the Regional Supply Chain Manager
+ Responsible for the overall supply chain process starting from PO issuance to supplier to final delivery
+ Manage vendor PO trackers and Logistics - Expediting Reports.
+ Manage and track in-bound containers to ensure necessary import paperwork is in place for expeditious clearance and delivery upon arrival at port.
+ Responsible for reporting and resolving potential shortfalls and delivery discrepancies.
+ Manage customer orders and facilitate alternates/substitutes for items not in stock.
+ Coordinate with 3PLs and trucking vendors for conveyance booking and load scheduling.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation ability
+ Highly organized - Must be able to track many items simultaneously and develop work methods to facilitate tracking and reporting
+ Maintains a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices.
+ Provide guidance to procurement on logistics strategy and delivery terms favorable for the company to meet required delivery deadlines.
+ Actively manages supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
+ Coordinates with Buyers and Suppliers to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and receipt documents and invoices, up to and including executing change orders, enforcing liquidated damages, or recommending temporary suspension, in some cases.
+ Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and performs multiple tasks to perform job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.
+ Works professionally in a team environment and independently as necessary
+ Solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices
+ Identifies problems, analyzes alternatives, and develops viable recommendations.
+ Reads, comprehends and interprets written materials of moderate to complex difficulty.
+ Acts with integrity at all times when representing the Company
+ Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Five (5) years' experience in Supply Chain coordination / Logistics - expediting and demonstrates familiarity and knowledge of international shipping and cross border trade.
+ Five (5) years' experience working with MS Office Suite and excellent computer skills.
+ BA/BS degree in business or related field
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills.
+ Ability to manage timelines, analyze data, and generate meaningful reports
+ Demonstrated ability to understand purchasing and accounting data
+ Proficiency in MS office Applications, Costpoint ERP platform (experience with similar systems is acceptable)
+ Experience working under an approved Federal Contractor's Purchasing System (highly desired)
+ Language Skills: Strong, professional, oral and written English communication skills.
+ Medical: Favorable passage of a drug screen and physical examination.
+ Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Exposure with FMCG warehouse management, International shipping of FMCG, general cargo and dangerous goods by air / land, logistics coordination skills, thorough understanding of international commercial shipping terms (INCOTERMS), customs process for cross border trades.
+ Good understanding on 3PL operations, warehouse operations.
+ Ability to learn quickly and apply new tools to problem solving
+ Focus on customer service.
+ Knowledge of local market practices, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
+ Ability to work across various functions and disciplines of supply chain management (SCM) and operations.
+ Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel
+ Demonstrate analytical and research skills.
+ Efficiently and effectively perform the technical requirements.
+ Excellent proactive, verbal and written communication skills and significant attention to detail.
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize effectively and work with a sense of urgency.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
+ Knowledge of principles and processes involved in operating and supporting Procurement functions and warehouse operations.
+ Experience providing excellent customer services.
+ Rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
+ Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
+ Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
+ Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters ( .
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
+ Amentum is recruiting for the position of Supply Chain Coordinator in Brisbane Australia. Supply Chain Coordinator will oversee the logistics and operations of food services for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Full Line Food Distribution in Australia. This role involves managing the supply chain, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring efficient and compliant operations to meet DLA food distribution requirements.
+ This position reports to and takes directions from Regional Supply Chain Manager. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing various supply chain functions, including, warehouse operations, in-bound and out-bound materials movements, overall material expediting and tracking in accordance with procurement operating procedures and guidelines as well as with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
+ The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
+ Supply Chain Coordinator will work closely with warehousing and transportation service providers, customers and vendors for timely deliveries and supports Procurement team with market research and supplier due diligence.
+ Work Location - Brisbane, Australia
**DUTIES:**
+ Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
+ Work independently with minimal supervision under the direction of the Regional Supply Chain Manager
+ Responsible for the overall supply chain process starting from PO issuance to supplier to final delivery
+ Manage vendor PO trackers and Logistics - Expediting Reports.
+ Manage and track in-bound containers to ensure necessary import paperwork is in place for expeditious clearance and delivery upon arrival at port.
+ Responsible for reporting and resolving potential shortfalls and delivery discrepancies.
+ Manage customer orders and facilitate alternates/substitutes for items not in stock.
+ Coordinate with 3PLs and trucking vendors for conveyance booking and load scheduling.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation ability
+ Highly organized - Must be able to track many items simultaneously and develop work methods to facilitate tracking and reporting
+ Maintains a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices.
+ Provide guidance to procurement on logistics strategy and delivery terms favorable for the company to meet required delivery deadlines.
+ Actively manages supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
+ Coordinates with Buyers and Suppliers to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and receipt documents and invoices, up to and including executing change orders, enforcing liquidated damages, or recommending temporary suspension, in some cases.
+ Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and performs multiple tasks to perform job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.
+ Works professionally in a team environment and independently as necessary
+ Solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices
+ Identifies problems, analyzes alternatives, and develops viable recommendations.
+ Reads, comprehends and interprets written materials of moderate to complex difficulty.
+ Acts with integrity at all times when representing the Company
+ Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Five (5) years' experience in Supply Chain coordination / Logistics - expediting and demonstrates familiarity and knowledge of international shipping and cross border trade.
+ Five (5) years' experience working with MS Office Suite and excellent computer skills.
+ BA/BS degree in business or related field
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills.
+ Ability to manage timelines, analyze data, and generate meaningful reports
+ Demonstrated ability to understand purchasing and accounting data
+ Proficiency in MS office Applications, Costpoint ERP platform (experience with similar systems is acceptable)
+ Experience working under an approved Federal Contractor's Purchasing System (highly desired)
+ Language Skills: Strong, professional, oral and written English communication skills.
+ Medical: Favorable passage of a drug screen and physical examination.
+ Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Exposure with FMCG warehouse management, International shipping of FMCG, general cargo and dangerous goods by air / land, logistics coordination skills, thorough understanding of international commercial shipping terms (INCOTERMS), customs process for cross border trades.
+ Good understanding on 3PL operations, warehouse operations.
+ Ability to learn quickly and apply new tools to problem solving
+ Focus on customer service.
+ Knowledge of local market practices, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
+ Ability to work across various functions and disciplines of supply chain management (SCM) and operations.
+ Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel
+ Demonstrate analytical and research skills.
+ Efficiently and effectively perform the technical requirements.
+ Excellent proactive, verbal and written communication skills and significant attention to detail.
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize effectively and work with a sense of urgency.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
+ Knowledge of principles and processes involved in operating and supporting Procurement functions and warehouse operations.
+ Experience providing excellent customer services.
+ Rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
+ Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
+ Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
+ Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters ( .
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Supply Chain Planner
Kemps Creek, New South Wales
Xylem
Posted 20 days ago
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Job Description
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for optimising the supply chain operations through demand reviews, supply coordination, and inventory management of a diverse product portfolio.
This role is based in our head office at **Kemps Creek** .
**The role**
+ Collaborate with sales, production management and lifecycle services develop informed forecasts
+ Create and manage Purchase Orders for intercompany factories and third-party suppliers
+ Work with suppliers to manage lead times, ensure timely deliveries and provide accurate delivery dates to the business
+ Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstock situations and rebalance inventory across the ANZ network
+ Provide timely and accurate reports to internal teams on supply issues and delivery delays
+ Identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance overall supply chain performance
**Skills and Experience**
+ Tertiary qualifications or certificates in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related discipline
+ Experience in Supply Chain Planner, Logistics, Operations, or Customer Service
+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
+ Proven experience with analysing historical data and trends to make informed decisions
+ Experience and knowledge of international supplier management and trade compliance
+ Excellent problem-solving abilities with a customer focus
+ Ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the business and with our customers.
**Benefits**
+ Professional training and career development opportunities.
+ Participation in our company bonus program.
+ Subsidised health insurance for you and your immediate family.
+ Discounts on gym memberships and other wellbeing benefits.
+ Company-funded income protection coverage.
+ An opportunity to make a meaningful impact by participating in Xylem's volunteer program, **Watermark** .
Apply now to become a valued member of Xylem's mission to solve global water challenges!
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for optimising the supply chain operations through demand reviews, supply coordination, and inventory management of a diverse product portfolio.
This role is based in our head office at **Kemps Creek** .
**The role**
+ Collaborate with sales, production management and lifecycle services develop informed forecasts
+ Create and manage Purchase Orders for intercompany factories and third-party suppliers
+ Work with suppliers to manage lead times, ensure timely deliveries and provide accurate delivery dates to the business
+ Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstock situations and rebalance inventory across the ANZ network
+ Provide timely and accurate reports to internal teams on supply issues and delivery delays
+ Identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance overall supply chain performance
**Skills and Experience**
+ Tertiary qualifications or certificates in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related discipline
+ Experience in Supply Chain Planner, Logistics, Operations, or Customer Service
+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
+ Proven experience with analysing historical data and trends to make informed decisions
+ Experience and knowledge of international supplier management and trade compliance
+ Excellent problem-solving abilities with a customer focus
+ Ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the business and with our customers.
**Benefits**
+ Professional training and career development opportunities.
+ Participation in our company bonus program.
+ Subsidised health insurance for you and your immediate family.
+ Discounts on gym memberships and other wellbeing benefits.
+ Company-funded income protection coverage.
+ An opportunity to make a meaningful impact by participating in Xylem's volunteer program, **Watermark** .
Apply now to become a valued member of Xylem's mission to solve global water challenges!
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
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Supply Chain Manager
Bankstown Aerodrome, New South Wales
Safran
Posted 20 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Supply Chain Manager
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
**Reference number**
SCM
**Job details**
**Domain**
Production
**Job field / Job profile**
Supply chain - Supply chain manager
**Job title**
Supply Chain Manager
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
About the Opportunity
As Supply Chain Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising our end-to-end supply chain. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead strategic procurement, inventory control, and purchasing operations while overseeing Noria, Warranty, Pool, and Logistics activities that keep our production and commercial goals on track. This is a high-impact role where your ability to drive efficiency, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold quality standards will directly contribute to our success, while aligning the supply chain with the company's broader strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities
As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for leading and optimising key supply chain functions across inventory, logistics, procurement, and team management to support production and commercial goals. Your main responsibilities will include:
Inventory Planning & Management:
- Develop and maintain accurate inventory forecasts aligned with business needs
- Balance customer demand with inventory levels to optimise availability and minimise excess stock
- Analyse consumption patterns, seasonal trends, and market dynamics
- Manage repairable and unserviceable inventory, including buy-back processes
- Monitor inventory usage to identify obsolescence risks and recommend solutions
- Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes, and proactive replenishment strategies
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues, improve service levels, and support sourcing initiatives
Logistics Management:
- Oversee transportation services, including providers, freight costs, customs compliance, and export controls
- Ensure timely delivery of products and materials while optimising shipping efficiency
- Support warehousing operations, including material handling, storage, and dispatch
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in logistics and warehouse processes
Purchasing & Procurement:
- Maintain accurate supplier records and oversee onboarding of new vendors
- Manage requests for quotations (RFQs) and source suppliers to meet business requirements
- Maintain purchase orders and monitor subcontracted repair activities
- Evaluate vendor performance against quality, delivery, and cost standards
Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead, coach, and manage the supply chain team to achieve high performance
- Manage staff qualifications, training, leave, and performance management
- Provide backup support to Procurement Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor, and Noria/Warranty/Pool Coordinator as required
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Skills & Qualifications
We're seeking a proactive leader with a passion for aviation and proven supply chain expertise. To be successful, you'll bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience (5+ years in supply chain)
- Aviation industry experience, ideally with technical knowledge of gas turbine engines
- At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- A strong track record in aviation supply chain or logistics roles
- Solid knowledge of Incoterms, export controls, customs, and aviation regulations
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and clearly articulate outcomes
- The confidence to present data in clear, actionable ways to support decision-making
Our Ideal Candidate
- Proactive, motivated, and reliable with a strong work ethic
- High-level interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships locally and globally
- Decisive and self-starting, with energy and motivation to lead in a dynamic environment
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence outcomes effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly
- High attention to detail and strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Flexible and adaptable approach to tasks and working hours
- Ability to work autonomously while actively contributing as a team player
- Logical thinker with a proactive approach and willingness to learn new tasks
- Commitment to continuous improvement in all work-related areas
- Understanding of our products, or the ability to quickly learn
- Dependable, reliable, and capable of following through on tasks to completion
- Committed to teamwork, sharing knowledge, and contributing constructively to organisational goals
To Apply
All applications should include a covering letter and up to date CV and be submitted to the attention of Human Resources quoting reference number SCM0925.
To submit your application on our website it is best to use a desktop. If you have any issues submitting your application please contact Jessica on .
SAFRAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the skills, experience, and personal qualities of all our people and select candidates based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates must currently have the legal right to work in Australia to be eligible to apply for this position. Please note all final applicants for this position will be asked to complete a national police check.
**Job location**
**Job location**
Oceania, Australia, New South Wales
**City (-ies)**
Wackett Street, Bankstown Aerodrome, Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Nouvelle Galles du Sud, 2
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
**Reference number**
SCM
**Job details**
**Domain**
Production
**Job field / Job profile**
Supply chain - Supply chain manager
**Job title**
Supply Chain Manager
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
About the Opportunity
As Supply Chain Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising our end-to-end supply chain. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead strategic procurement, inventory control, and purchasing operations while overseeing Noria, Warranty, Pool, and Logistics activities that keep our production and commercial goals on track. This is a high-impact role where your ability to drive efficiency, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold quality standards will directly contribute to our success, while aligning the supply chain with the company's broader strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities
As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for leading and optimising key supply chain functions across inventory, logistics, procurement, and team management to support production and commercial goals. Your main responsibilities will include:
Inventory Planning & Management:
- Develop and maintain accurate inventory forecasts aligned with business needs
- Balance customer demand with inventory levels to optimise availability and minimise excess stock
- Analyse consumption patterns, seasonal trends, and market dynamics
- Manage repairable and unserviceable inventory, including buy-back processes
- Monitor inventory usage to identify obsolescence risks and recommend solutions
- Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes, and proactive replenishment strategies
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues, improve service levels, and support sourcing initiatives
Logistics Management:
- Oversee transportation services, including providers, freight costs, customs compliance, and export controls
- Ensure timely delivery of products and materials while optimising shipping efficiency
- Support warehousing operations, including material handling, storage, and dispatch
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in logistics and warehouse processes
Purchasing & Procurement:
- Maintain accurate supplier records and oversee onboarding of new vendors
- Manage requests for quotations (RFQs) and source suppliers to meet business requirements
- Maintain purchase orders and monitor subcontracted repair activities
- Evaluate vendor performance against quality, delivery, and cost standards
Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead, coach, and manage the supply chain team to achieve high performance
- Manage staff qualifications, training, leave, and performance management
- Provide backup support to Procurement Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor, and Noria/Warranty/Pool Coordinator as required
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Skills & Qualifications
We're seeking a proactive leader with a passion for aviation and proven supply chain expertise. To be successful, you'll bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience (5+ years in supply chain)
- Aviation industry experience, ideally with technical knowledge of gas turbine engines
- At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- A strong track record in aviation supply chain or logistics roles
- Solid knowledge of Incoterms, export controls, customs, and aviation regulations
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and clearly articulate outcomes
- The confidence to present data in clear, actionable ways to support decision-making
Our Ideal Candidate
- Proactive, motivated, and reliable with a strong work ethic
- High-level interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships locally and globally
- Decisive and self-starting, with energy and motivation to lead in a dynamic environment
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence outcomes effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly
- High attention to detail and strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Flexible and adaptable approach to tasks and working hours
- Ability to work autonomously while actively contributing as a team player
- Logical thinker with a proactive approach and willingness to learn new tasks
- Commitment to continuous improvement in all work-related areas
- Understanding of our products, or the ability to quickly learn
- Dependable, reliable, and capable of following through on tasks to completion
- Committed to teamwork, sharing knowledge, and contributing constructively to organisational goals
To Apply
All applications should include a covering letter and up to date CV and be submitted to the attention of Human Resources quoting reference number SCM0925.
To submit your application on our website it is best to use a desktop. If you have any issues submitting your application please contact Jessica on .
SAFRAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the skills, experience, and personal qualities of all our people and select candidates based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates must currently have the legal right to work in Australia to be eligible to apply for this position. Please note all final applicants for this position will be asked to complete a national police check.
**Job location**
**Job location**
Oceania, Australia, New South Wales
**City (-ies)**
Wackett Street, Bankstown Aerodrome, Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Nouvelle Galles du Sud, 2
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years
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National Operational Excellence Manager - Contract Logistics
Melbourne, Victoria
Kuehne+Nagel
Posted 26 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**It's more than a job**
As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
****
Kuehne+Nagel is a global leader in logistics, specialising in innovative supply chain solutions.
At Kuehne+Nagel Australia, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and respectful culture where collaboration thrives, and every voice is valued. Step into a workplace recognised for its commitment to excellence, having earned Great Place to Work recognition for multiple years. Be part of dynamic teams where innovation meets opportunity and join a company that supports your growth while making a difference in the world of logistics. Make your mark with us today!
**How you create impact**
Your primary objective will be to support warehousing + distribution activities in accordance with the overall strategic plan focusing on operational excellence, creating + embedding a framework of continuous improvement across operational activities to both gain + retain customers.
+ To upskill colleagues by delivering training on key productivity improvement tools + programs under the production system/KN Excellence banner.
+ To plan for + implement all annual excellence certification activities for locations/sites under your scope; striving to achieve ever higher levels of operational excellence.
+ To validate + assess continuous improvement projects with a focus on annual hard savings targets.
+ To coach site managers + their teams in the skills needed to drive operational excellence activities.
+ To lead deep dive value streaming analysis (DDVSA) events
+ To deploy KN Excellence site certification road maps containing all 26 continuous improvement elements.
+ To drive + monitor Kaizens for continuous productivity + quality improvements across operational activities
**What we would like you to bring**
+ Postgraduate certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies preferred
+ 5-10 years of experience in operational roles or continuous improvement positions
+ Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives
+ Strong leadership and team management abilities
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Deep knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, BPR)
+ Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions
+ Proficiency in performance metrics and data analysis tools
+ Drive operational and process improvement initiatives
+ Lead and support change management efforts
+ Monitor and analyze effectiveness of new processes
+ Train teams on operational excellence practices
+ Collaborate with leadership to align improvements with business goals
**What's in it for you**
Along with a competitive remuneration package, we want to make sure our employees are motivated in all aspects. Here in Kuehne+Nagel Australia, we pride ourselves in taking care of our employees with benefits such as:
+ Corporate rates for Private Health Care Insurance
+ Free Flu Vaccination Program
+ Inclusive Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Policy to support all parents
+ Attractive long-service awards
+ Novated leasing
+ Charity and volunteering events
+ Flexible work arrangements
+ And more!
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a difference, apply now and become a part of our dynamic team **!**
**Who we are**
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
****
Kuehne+Nagel is a global leader in logistics, specialising in innovative supply chain solutions.
At Kuehne+Nagel Australia, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and respectful culture where collaboration thrives, and every voice is valued. Step into a workplace recognised for its commitment to excellence, having earned Great Place to Work recognition for multiple years. Be part of dynamic teams where innovation meets opportunity and join a company that supports your growth while making a difference in the world of logistics. Make your mark with us today!
**How you create impact**
Your primary objective will be to support warehousing + distribution activities in accordance with the overall strategic plan focusing on operational excellence, creating + embedding a framework of continuous improvement across operational activities to both gain + retain customers.
+ To upskill colleagues by delivering training on key productivity improvement tools + programs under the production system/KN Excellence banner.
+ To plan for + implement all annual excellence certification activities for locations/sites under your scope; striving to achieve ever higher levels of operational excellence.
+ To validate + assess continuous improvement projects with a focus on annual hard savings targets.
+ To coach site managers + their teams in the skills needed to drive operational excellence activities.
+ To lead deep dive value streaming analysis (DDVSA) events
+ To deploy KN Excellence site certification road maps containing all 26 continuous improvement elements.
+ To drive + monitor Kaizens for continuous productivity + quality improvements across operational activities
**What we would like you to bring**
+ Postgraduate certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies preferred
+ 5-10 years of experience in operational roles or continuous improvement positions
+ Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives
+ Strong leadership and team management abilities
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Deep knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, BPR)
+ Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions
+ Proficiency in performance metrics and data analysis tools
+ Drive operational and process improvement initiatives
+ Lead and support change management efforts
+ Monitor and analyze effectiveness of new processes
+ Train teams on operational excellence practices
+ Collaborate with leadership to align improvements with business goals
**What's in it for you**
Along with a competitive remuneration package, we want to make sure our employees are motivated in all aspects. Here in Kuehne+Nagel Australia, we pride ourselves in taking care of our employees with benefits such as:
+ Corporate rates for Private Health Care Insurance
+ Free Flu Vaccination Program
+ Inclusive Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Policy to support all parents
+ Attractive long-service awards
+ Novated leasing
+ Charity and volunteering events
+ Flexible work arrangements
+ And more!
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a difference, apply now and become a part of our dynamic team **!**
**Who we are**
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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