3PL & Finished Goods Distribution Coordinator

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Date: Sep 5, 2024

Location: Melbourne, AU

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

 

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

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About The Opportunity:

We are seeking a 3PL & Finished Goods Distribution Coordinator to support the daily operations of our main 3PL distribution center in Australia. This role involves coordinating distribution across Australia, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with the 3PL operation to maximise efficiency and meet ANZ distribution targets while exceeding customer expectations.
  • Regularly review 3PL KPI reports, identify areas for improvement, and implement action plans.
  • Investigate and address customer complaints, ensuring effective control measures.
  • Maintain delivery capability for 3PL, aiming for >90% on-time performance.
  • Coordinate logistics actions related to Ihart Slob.
  • Process finished goods cycle counts in SAP.
  • Conduct regular HSE and quality audits on 3PL and transport providers.
  • Foster excellent customer service through effective communication with 3PL, customer service teams, and commercial colleagues.
  • Lead monthly continuous improvement meetings with customer service and 3PL teams.
  • Monitor transport costs and adherence to rate cards.
  • Track transport provider KPIs, including DIFOT, complaint follow-up, and claims/compensation.
  • Collaborate with supply planning to optimize truck loads from 3PL and manufacturing facilities.
  • Maximise container utilization for exports to New Zealand across all business units.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for export queries and coordination.
  • Ensure SAP fluency for customer service, logistics, and planning/supply requirements.
  • Identify and execute logistics-related cost-saving and continuous improvement projects.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with sales staff and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Become familiar with AkzoNobel processes in procurement, IT support, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

  • Previous experience in 3PL logistics coordination.
  • Strong commitment to health, safety, and environment practices.
  • Proven ability to maintain high customer service standards.
  • Knowledge of SAP logistics and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work effectively with sales staff, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel frequently between the Sunshine manufacturing facility and the Tottenham distribution center.

In return, what AkzoNobel Offers:

  • Career Pathway and Training: As a Global company, we're committed to helping you reach your career goals. We offer training and development opportunities that open doors to your next steps.
  • Performance Bonuses: You can earn more with performance bonuses on top of your base salary!
  • Health and Wellbeing: Your health matters to us. Enjoy financial support for health and wellbeing programs of your choice each year.
  • Employee Benefits: Get discounts on private health insurance with Bupa and free access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes discounts on retail goods and services.

Apply Today

If you are a logistics enthusiast with a passion for improving supply chain operations, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join AkzoNobel and make a significant impact on our global distribution network. 

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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