Logistics Coordinator

Culture & Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values: 

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
• Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program 
• Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance 
• Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
• Novated Car Leasing Agreements
• Income Protection Insurance 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Simplot in Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face-to-face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office / Wednesday being a set ‘connect day' where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.

About our role

Due to internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity currently for a Logistics Coordinator to join our team at Simplot. Based in our office in Mentone. This is a permanent full-time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week. 

Working within a close-knit team, in this role you will efficiently ensure the processing of orders through our 3PL partners and coordinate transport movements of finished goods from 3PL’s / Distribution Centres to our Customers. 

Experience within the Retail transport sector will be viewed favourably as a big focus of this role is process adherence / review, high levels of direct stakeholder/relationship building and efficient movement of orders through to the ultimate Customer.   

What you will do

• Ensure all OH&S, COR and legislative requirements are adhered to at all times.
• Assist with efficient Customer responses to issues.
• Participate in the review process of all current SOP’s.
• Identify new SOP’s to be developed to improve efficiencies to deliver increased profitability through process improvement.
• Develop and implement change to improve process of orders and delivery of finished goods.
• Monitor order flows and highlight areas of improvement.
• Create and maintain internal/external relationships to ensure efficient and effective order processing / deliveries.
• Produce Operational KPI’s to support logistics with service levels of 3PL and Freight suppliers.
• Claim investigation understanding and POD collation.

About you

• An excellent knowledge of supply chain in particular 3PL warehouse, transport networks, and logistics processes.
• Ideally experienced within the Retail transport sector.
• Exposure to ERP Software, particularly JDE and/or SAP. 
• Project management understanding and experience.
• Effective stakeholder management skills. 
• The ability to influence change and drive process improvement through collaborative team environments.
• Microsoft Office suite (intermediate Excel, Outlook).

If this sounds like you, then please apply online now. 

Applications close Friday 31st January. 

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