Logistics Supervisor


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We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic person to join our rapidly expanding business in Australia and NZ based out of Sydney CBD. To keep up with the growing demand, we are looking to appoint an experienced Logistics and Supply Chain supervisor with Operations experience to manage and control these functions for the region with the existing team.

Bauerfeind is a premium global manufacturer of braces, supports, compression and insoles established in Germany in 1929. Bauerfeind is present in over 35 countries and is proud to be an official supplier to the Olympic Games.

The Role and Expectations

Reporting Directly to the Managing Director this role involves:

Ensure all stock is managed and updated through our stock control system including planning and facilitating stocktake procedure and ensure high inventory accuracy on an ongoing basis.
Set operational guidelines and standards for staff to follow and lead by example. Enforce these standards across the business to maintain stock accuracy
Ability to assess future stock needs projections based on current and historical information and report + order based on these
Ability to be flexible and available to meet the demands of a growing business including time zone with Germany HQ when required.
Ability to manage others in a team.
Establishing and continuously improving operations procedures for warehouse activities; receiving and storing of stock and distribution processes
Achieving and surpassing on time delivery standards
Checking off and processing all invoices
Ensure accuracy of daily picking and outbound shipments (important with medical products)
Use initiative to make recommendations on cost saving and system improvements. Eg Reporting insights, cost improvements on shipping rates etc
Be available and take ownership of activities and outcomes including outside of ordinary hours availability where required
Support the sales and retail teams with ad hoc requests
Work closely with other teams to action slow moving stock
Data entry where applicable
Assist with picking, packing and various other warehouse duties when required. Eg for particular customers or during high volume and or staff absence or as per business requirements
Attend meetings weekly/fortnightly or monthly management meetings as required
Possess sound commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be required to develop streamlined processes and procedures to ensure smoothly operating operations.

Experience/Skills Required

Strong and clear communication skills over the phone, email and in person where required
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure, whilst meeting deadlines
Expense control experience
Reporting experience
Degree qualification in Logistics and/ or Supply Chain Management or related desirable. Experience also taken into account.
Ability to problem solve and make timely decisions backed with sound and reliable execution
Strong leadership qualities (ability to build and maintain a team and necessary standards) as well as work independently
Advanced Excel skills
Organized with meticulous planning skills
“Get the job done” attitude
Minimum 3years experience in a similar role

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