Logistics Officer

DSI Underground (a SANDVIK owned company) is one of Australia’s largest, leading manufacturers, suppliers and exporters of specialist strata reinforcement and support products to the underground coal and metalliferous mining sectors. DSI Underground also provides galvanising and other related services to the mining, civil, marine, commercial, and industrial industries.

About the Position

Based at our Narangba, QLD site and reporting to the Logistics Manager - East, the Logistics Officer is responsible for organising and planning the incoming and outgoing flow of modes of transport in a cost effective and cost-efficient way, supporting the on-time delivery of incoming goods while also meeting the company’s KPI for Deliver In Full and On Time. The position also plays a crucial role in ensuring shipments leaving the Narangba facility are loaded and restrained in line with transport regulations.

Plan incoming shipments in conjunction with outgoing shipments and available resources

Check deliveries are in line with delivery docket (# of pallets/bundles/packages); any discrepancies and/or damages to shipment to be reported to Purchasing department

Where required, book goods receiving in the system

Organise for goods to be distributed to the correct department

Plan daily dispatching requirements by coordinating the requirements of the customer with availability of product and transport

Create load sheets, ensuring that the product, quantity and delivery instructions coincide with customer’s order

Ensure that loads do not exceed statutory load limits of trucks

Check products on truck against the load sheets to ensure the correct goods are loaded

Inspect loads to ensure that goods have been loaded correctly and comply with load restraint guidelines

Ensure that drivers sign all paperwork and that the Chain of Responsibility form has been completed and signed by driver and Dispatch Officer before leaving

Ensure pick and pack requirements to meet shipment dates

Communicate any shortfalls to stakeholders: Production, Sales, Planning and Logistics

About You

To be successful in the role you will have a thorough understanding of the freight forwarding industry, with knowledge of relevant rules and regulations and Incoterms. You will also have a strong understanding of Quality Assurance, Load Restraining and Chain of Responsibility.

You will also possess all the following attributes:

Proven experience in a similar role

Good communication skills (both written and verbal)

Customer focused and proactive to meet customer demands

Knowledge of transport and logistics

The following attributes will be highly regarded:

ERP systems knowledge (MPS, S&OP)

Warehousing knowledge and experience

Knowledge of inventory control systems

What We Offer You

Discounted private health insurance and other benefits with leading providers

Access to our exclusive Recognition, Benefits & Good Vibes Program “Spirit Circle”

Christmas Gift 

Fitness Passport for you & your immediate family

Professional Development opportunities and support with CPD

Monthly People & Community events e.g. Jeans for Genes Day, World Blood Donor Day etc.

Employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for you & your immediate family

Opportunity to develop within an expanding and ethical global organisation as integrate into our Sandvik family

PLUS more!

About Us

From providing commodities essential to modern life to helping major cities expand underground, mining and tunneling are vital to human progress.

As ground support specialists, we’re the people that make it all possible. By supplying essential consumables and products, whether it’s anchor systems, injection chemicals, resin capsules, or forepoling systems, we keep you advancing safely and efficiently into the earth. And by lending your teams our experience and expertise, we keep you moving intelligently and sustainably into the future. However deep or complex your operation, together, we move ever forward. DSI Underground, a Sandvik Company. Reinforcing progress.

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