Logistics Centre Planner in Melbourne Australia

Job ID: GPS-0633769
Job type: Full-time Complementary
Work country: Australia
Position type: Professional
Work city: Melbourne
Posted: 29-Jan-2014
Travel: No travel
Job area: IT & Telecommunications (non consulting)
Business group: Global Process Services
Job category: Supply Chain
Business unit: CRM Practice
Job role: Logistics Operations Manager
Job role skillset: General
Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only: No

 Job description

Job Description – tasks to be performed on a daily basis

• To provide coordination support to various functions across purchasing, inventory planning, logistics and distribution.
• Manage a set range of products on a national basis to meet the needs of the Telstra work force having specific regards to service levels stock availability inventory levels and turn rate targets.
• Set priorities with suppliers for normal delivery scheduling and vary as necessary in a shortage or emergency situation..
• Review and analyse slowly moving and excess inventory and effect any approved disposals.

Mandatory skills - the absolute minimum skill level required for the candidate to be considered:

• An understanding of material management principles, processes and systems.
• Proven analytical ability of a high standard.
• Commitment to standardisation of best practice planning and inventory management principles.
• Well developed interpersonal skills to enable effective communication with suppliers, customers, management, technology specialists and peers.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively with limited direction.
• Demonstrated achievement of excellent customer service.
• Is willing to share information and skills, to coach, help and advise others. Technical Skills:
• Maintain up to date system data as required.
• Document and perform standard logistics and distribution processes as required.
• Provide logistics, purchasing and administration coordination as required.
• Provide standard and ad-hoc reports as required in full and on time.
• Provide coordination and support across all areas of inventory planning, purchasing and logistics in support of the tactical plan and programs of work to deliver optimal inventory management practice.
• Understand how the team’s performance impacts on broader business.
• Recommend step wise improvements to improve operational delivery and reduce variance.
• Escalate unanticipated variations for approval.
• Develop a sound understanding of all logistical touch points and their impact on the Supply Chain.

Preferred skills - the ideal skills you would like the candidate to have:

• SAP experience
• Microsoft Office Any other important information:
• Project Environment with tight deadlines and contract penalty clauses. Imperative that target dates be met.
• Must comply with IBM Business Conduct Guidelines.
• Must behave consistent with the IBM Values:
• Dedication to every client’s success.
• Innovation that matters - for our company and for the world.
• Trust and personal responsibility in all relationships.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• English: Fluent

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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