Supply Chain & Distribution Operations Coordinator

Company Overview

MNX, a UPS company, specializes in time-sensitive logistics and supply chain services, handling critical shipments globally including medical devices, cancer therapy materials, aircraft engines, and other high-value goods.

Job Overview

This role involves overseeing and coordinating supply chain and distribution functions within a high-volume healthcare logistics environment. Responsibilities include managing staff, leading supply chain projects, ensuring excellence in warehousing, transportation, inventory control, purchasing, and driving continuous improvements supported by system upgrades like HELIX, CTMS, MAESTRO, MXWMS, and CARGO WISE.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily supply chain and distribution operations across warehouse and dispatch activities.
• Design, implement, and manage purchasing, storage, and distribution strategies and policies.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance demand and costs effectively.
• Oversee outbound dispatch including scheduling, prioritization, and timely delivery.
• Monitor inventory and allocate stock to ensure uninterrupted supply and operational efficiency.
• Improve storage and inventory systems to enhance stock accuracy.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers focusing on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Facilitate communication among warehouse teams, transport providers, and stakeholders for smooth operations.
• Allocate transportation resources and labor to optimize performance.
• Track and analyze distribution KPIs including delivery accuracy, stock precision, and freight metrics.
• Maintain detailed dispatch and inventory records for compliance and traceability.
• Lead, train, and supervise warehouse and dispatch personnel ensuring safety and performance standards.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving supply chain visibility and distribution efficiency.
• Manage logistics service providers to align with operational and cost objectives.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and propose enhancements to WMS, HELIX workflows, and operational processes.
• Support ongoing logistics system and procedural optimization.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in managing logistics or supply chain operations and project management.
• Experience in staff leadership and management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities along with risk management experience.
• Ability to follow complex procedures independently within a team setting.
• Accountability for high-quality personal work deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Capability to work in cold environments occasionally, down to -46C.
• Constant alertness regarding safety at the workplace.

Additional Information

This position description outlines the core duties, skills, and working conditions required for recruitment, training, and performance management purposes. The role is permanent and located onsite in the Greater Adelaide Area.

Salary and Benefits

The role offers an annual salary of $94512 plus superannuation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Instructions

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