Purchasing is a function within Procurement tasked with managing Fleet Management s supply chains to
ensure cost efficiency and operational effectiveness. Logistics role is to plan and coordinate inbound &
outbound physical goods movement, manage inventory, customs and cross border trade flows for
operational effectiveness and efficiency.
The role of Senior Logistics officer is to plan, schedule and manage logistics operations to support Fleet
Management s global operations, lead and support projects that drives effectiveness, efficiency and
sustainability.
Role Accountabilities (What is this role responsible for delivering)
Logistics Operations Management
Coordinate with Fleet, purchasers and suppliers to schedule and optimise physical goods flow for
cost efficiency and across operationally effective trade routes that meets Vessel s requested delivery
timeframe and locations
Schedule, monitor and track shipments, manage timely receiving and consol operations at
designated warehouses, spearhead effective operational challenge resolution to meet performance
KPIs
Ensure trade documentations comply to customs, safety and jurisdictional requirements for each
consignment and delivery
Monitor and track freight costs, follow through on timely transactional close-out by vessels and ship
managers
Collaborate with Accounts Payable (AP) to verify supplier s invoice accuracy, resolve discrepancies in
a timely manner with suppliers and ship managers to ensure payments accuracy and timeliness
Business Support
Provide stakeholders with domain knowledge, process guidance and progress updates to ensure
seamless order fulfilment, mitigate associated logistics risks, cost inflation and potential value
leakages.
Jointly develop Logistics Plan with stakeholders to meet targeted operational and project objectives
Develop Process Maps, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and process improvement plans, to
drive operational improvements and cost savings
Jointly develop, maintain and periodically publish logistics dashboard
Procurement Process
Source, negotiate and procure freight to support operations in a cost efficient and operationally
effective manner that conforms to procurement governance protocols while reporting non-
conformances with supporting evidence in timely manner
Monitor and publish periodically price comparisons across trade routes
Manage cost deflation and risk mitigation as well as other business support activities
Supplier Performance Management
Monitor and benchmark supplier s performance periodically and against agreement
Collaborate with supplier(s) to jointly identify cost savings and operations improvement initiatives
Ensure consignment and inventory accuracy, conduct annual stock take and cycle count to fulfil
inventory KPIs
Safety
Take responsibility for the safety of myself and those around me by displaying safety leadership
principles (i.e. Safety I s & Accountability ladder).
Challenge and stop unsafe acts and behaviours or unsafe conditions.
Comply with the Global Safety Standards, Polices and Operating Procedures.
Key Qualifications & Skills (What knowledge will ensure success in the role)
Qualifications
Tertiary education with at least 5 years experience in logistics
Candidates with merchant marine is preferred (but logistics experience is essential
Technical Skills
Demonstrate extensive understanding of logistics operations and best practices, including
development of logistics plans, processes and policies
Demonstrate ability to develop project plans and lead small to moderate complexity projects
Demonstrate ability to prioritise and effective time management
Ability to analyse and process moderate amounts of complex information from multiple sources
with research to present logical conclusions and recommendations
Purchasing experience desired
Competency in MS Office applications
Knowledge of AMOS M&P, or similar ERP system would be an advantage.
Soft Skills
Demonstrated ability to establish and nurture productive working relationships with stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to compose and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Demonstrate ability to nurture partnerships, influence and foster alignment with stakeholders
