Logistics Lead

Logistics Lead

Why Explore

• Instrumental role in our commercial logistics strategy and execution
• Real meaningful and impactful work in a mining giant
• Based in Brisbane, QLD

About the role

We are recruiting for a Logistics Lead in our commercial logistics team. This role will monitor Rio Tinto APAC business & environment for requirements within warehousing and logistics markets, interpret possible impact of requirement change and develop/propose counteracting contracting responses to mitigate impacts to ongoing transport and off-site warehousing activities.

Reporting to the Manager Logistics Strategy & Sourcing, you will be:

• Contract logistics services, manage commercial and operational relationships with service providers handling/transporting Rio Tinto products to assure continuity of business operations and associated risks are identified and mitigated
• Contribute to the development of the APAC contracting prioritisation inline with Logistics functional strategy
• Ensures execution of improvement initiatives to reach and exceed business plans
• Monitors internal business environment, logistics and shipping markets, interprets possible impact of change on the business and develop/propose response strategies.
• Champions Commercial Logistics HSEC, Standards and commercial contracting management activities across the region and engages proactively with peers in other regions for Global Alignment where necessary
• Prepare supporting strategy business cases to obtain internal stakeholder approval to confirm alignment and support for the prioritisation and execution of logistics contracts

What you will need for the role

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business or related field
• At least 8 years of related experience across supply chain, supply & demand planning in particular with trade or capacity management experience in container liner shipping industry being advantage
• Technical and analytical exposure related to logistics and supply chain activities at a Country or Regional level of accountability
• Demonstrated ability to perform high level analytical complexity and distil insight to senior stakeholders
• Leading, developing and engaging a team of diverse and global professionals across multiple regions
• Collaborating and influencing large groups of cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to drive adoption and efficient use of digital solutions to manage logistics flows
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, SAPexperience preferred

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Commercial puts the company’s value over volume approach into practice, with the goal of maximizing the value of our physical flows to improve both our business and that of our customers.  Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto’s assets, hubs, and offices globally, our Commercial group works hand-in-hand with our product groups to ensure both the amount and types of products we produce meet our customer’s needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality, cost and capital expenditure. 

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Application Deadline: 29^th August 2022

Please note, in order to be considered for a role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.”