
Outbound Logistics Specialist | 9 Months Contract
- Australia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Monitors the transportation flow of all Retail Orders from the Distribution Centers and Vendors to the Store Locations.
- Directs 3PL facilities in all store-related deliveries regarding delivery schedules, carton caps and any special services or requirements for Top Volume locations.
- Support and coordinate with DC, Ecom, and vendor teams to ensure domestic and cross border Ecom orders meet our guest SLA's.
- Work closely with Allocation Planning, Merchandising & Inventory Control in the prioritization and tracking of Retail allocations.
- Monitor DC ship dates and transit time of all Retail orders on a daily basis.
- Assist in the implementation of new delivery projects to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the utilization of existing distribution infrastructure.
- Participate in root cause analysis to identify and resolve challenges. Perform due diligence reviews and support feasibility studies to develop business cases for initiatives to reduce cost and improve Customer Service.
- Support the Retail Operations team and Retail Stores in all Special Projects & Logistical related matters; New Store Openings, Transfers & Returns.
- Support export shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely delivery
- Manage invoice-related tasks, including generating, verifying, and reconciling invoices for outbound shipments.
- Provide regular updates and reports on shipment statuses, operational issues, and performance metrics.
- A minimum of 2 years related experience in Logistics or Outbound Operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Knowledge of transportation tracking systems.
- Proficiency with MS Office platform (Access, Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint) and Database Management. Advanced Excel skills are a plus.
- Effectively works independently and with minimal direction.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to analyze and recommend warehouse and transportation performance enhancements and/or cost improvements.
- Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights, working required holidays, some weekends with occasional after-hours requirements and overtime.
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.