Contract Logistics Team Leader

Location: Sydney
Subsidiary: Röhlig Australia 
Country: Australia
Start: ASAP

 

We are Röhlig. Since 1852.

For more than 170 years, Röhlig has mastered the growing complexity of global freight forwarding. By combining the professional competence of a large enterprise with a family-owned company’s virtues and values, we have successfully asserted ourselves on the logistics market. Based on our global network, we create tailor-made solutions to improve our clients’ logistics processes.

Our Sydney branch is looking for an experienced and customer focused Contract Logistics Team Leader to join our team based in Moorebank.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement the warehouse and new warehouse customers
  • Communicate implementation details and schedules to the relevant businesses as required
  • Initiation of projects or sub-project management till go-live
  • Resource planning (space, staff, equipment), subsequent calculation and preparation of proposals 
  • Ownership of warehouse management systems, contract logistics process standards and operational KPI reporting
  • Oversee the running of Contract Logistics activities and ensure a safe and efficient work environment 
  • Monitor P&L for Contract Logistics sites, maximising efficiencies in operations and OPEX 
  • Develop and improve operational and financial reporting for the business unit jointly with controlling and accounting department
  • Maintain a global charge code structure for billing of warehousing services and implementation of automated warehouse billing
  • Development of small Excel tools, e.g. warehouse calculation and planning models
  • Work with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow and strong relationships
  • Perform root cause analysis on system and working with stakeholders to improve performance
  • Maintain compliance with Safety ISO, HACCP (food safety program) and other relevant standards as applicable
  • Manage and audit of all warehouse related costs and activities 

Requirements

  • Experience in a similar role within freight forwarding and logistics
  • Advanced exposure and understanding of WMS
  • Current forklift licence and high reach experience essential
  • Great attention to detail, a high level of written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational, planning and time management skills (lead and motivate teams)
  • Ability think strategically and build relationships with stakeholders and manage multiple tasks and deadlines to completion
  • Experience in leading, coaching and motivating teams
  • Passionate, dedicated and committed with a can do attitude to providing customer service and operational excellence

What you can expect

In Australia, our team of experts provides its services from 6 locations. Working at Röhlig means to live internationally, every day staff members around the world cooperate on developing logistics solutions for their customers. Smart minds with drive encounter numerous opportunities to play a vital role in this process. Flat hierarchies, a pleasant and friendly work environment, paid birthday leave, discretionary bonus scheme, considerable opportunities for personal development and long-term career planning provide the basis for your success.

We look forwarding to meeting you!

 

Your contact

anz.hr@rohlig.com

Röhlig Australia
Moorebank Business Park, Unit 1, 2 Secombe Place, Moorebank, NSW, 2170