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WestRock Company Logistics & Purchasing Officer in N Richmond, Australia
The Opportunity:
A fantastic opportunity to join the Supply Chain team has become available at our site in North Richmond, Australia. As the Logistics & Purchasing Officer you will be the key contact for inbound and outbound international exports as well as responsibility for managing the external 3PL warehouses in ANZ. The role will act as key supply chain contact and purchasing officer for our logistics and warehousing needs, as well as other indirect purchasing categories. You will report directly in to the Supply Chain Leader for ANZ.
About the Role:
Management of import/exports
You will be tracking containers, lead times and liaising directly with our external warehouse suppliers.
Escalating risks associated with delays or early deliveries
External Warehouse Management
Complete monthly reconciliation of external warehouses across ANZ and track stock accuracy
Investigate and resolve any stock discrepancies.
You will coordinate stock takes with our external warehouses as required.
Supplier Management for Logistics and Warehousing Suppliers
Own and lead supplier reviews with key logistics and warehousing suppliers.
Track supplier metrics and drive actions with suppliers to maintain green scorecard and resolve issues with supplier.
Consult with Warehouse team for outbound logistics updates.
Purchasing Officer (Indirect Focus)
Raise POs for items based on requirements. Analyse and manage spend to reduce costs. Implement and own the indirect purchasing system.
What you will need to succeed:
Experience in purchasing and/or 3PL management
Experience in customer or supplier facing role
Experience using ERP systems
Good excel and analytical skills
Proven time management in a fast-paced and varied environment
Formal Logistics or purchasing qualifications highly regarded
Continuous Improvement experience highly regarded
Project management skills highly regarded
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
