Planning and Logisitcs Project Coordinator

Job description

About Us

We're a multinational business, building diverse brands and touching lives all over the world with our products. But that doesn't stop us caring as much about the sustainability of our business as we do the success of our brands and our people. Together we can feel good about the work we do every day. Surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers, you'll work with purpose in an inclusive and diverse culture , bringing fresh ideas and simply being you.

About the opportunity

We have a 12-month contract position available for a Planning and Logistics Co-ordinator available at our North Rocks site.

This role will ensure the smooth rollout of key supply chain initiatives for the Home, Beauty and Personal Care category in ANZ. The role will support the delivery of the strategic program at the North Rocks manufacturing site as it evolves to provide flexible and cost-effective operations. This will include the provision of planning and logistics coordination for outsourcing of production to local and overseas manufacturers, line upgrades/consolidation and new investment on new pack formats.

Key accountabilities

Ensure logistics and planning support for all allocated project workstreams (Powders, Liquids, Aero)

· Engage with broad business groups to align on project objectives
· Support& manage project network timelines, identify risks in service levels, support cost calculations for transition of products
· Manage internal stakeholders on completion of tasks
· Communicate effectively within project team and to other key stakeholders Effectively manage Project processes through:

· Managing broader business activities for timely task & project completion
· Identify and maximise the options to influence the project teams towards best Commercial outcome
· Be able to look to horizon and anticipate risks; be diligent and work with the project team to mitigate risks and deliver the project to agreed plan Ensure Learning's are captured & communicated through:

· Project management evaluation (lessons learned).
· Cross communication with other business units (HBPC and IC) project leaders/project managers.

Skills & experience

· 3+ years experience in a supply chain environment, ideally repetitive manufacturing based
· Experience operating within an FMCG environment
· Understanding of project management principles
· Proven experience of stakeholder communication/management
· Possesses strong commercial & operational acumen
· Possesses sound knowledge of manufacturing planning principles, logistics management
· Solid understanding of project management processes and tools.
· Strong stakeholder communication/management capability at all levels of business
· Strong motivational skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams
· Confident in holding others accountable and driving progress
· Ability to understand and take different approach for different situations
· Can do and problem-solving mindset.

Culture & benefits

· We offer a rare opportunity to work within an iconic and global organisation.
· We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.
· Alongside attractive remuneration, there are excellent benefits with products allowances
· Tempting refreshments are available on site
· A supportive team both local and globally

We also offer “All roles flex” and believe in an approach to getting work done that allows you to work anytime, from anywhere Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!