Logistics Operations Specialist

About the Role:

The Logistics Operations Specialist is responsible for coordinating the logistics operations of Evident Australia and to ensure that the operations run smoothly and efficiently.

This role works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate shipping and delivery schedules for new and existing product. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing outsourced service providers including 3PL, transporters, express service & freight forwarders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily Logistics operation including 3PL, express services, transporters, trade brokerage declaration and freight forwarders and conduct regular business reviews.
• Coordinate with internal staff as well as external vendors to ensure a smooth flow of goods and services through the supply chain.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory stored in Sydney WH through regular cycle counts and stock takes.
• Work with forwarders/express services on Import and Export shipments.
• Perform Inbound Delivery Creation for all incoming shipments – inventory & assets.
• Perform Inbound Goods Receiving and Goods issuance for spare parts and demo items.
• Ensure smooth execution of outbound shipments (local & export) by coordinating with customer care, 3PL and forwarders.
• Arrange shipments for demo items and update stakeholders on shipment status.
• Liaise with forwarders for spot rate quotation, review quotation and choose the best forwarder.
• Perform invoices verification for 3PL warehouse, Express Services, Freight forwarding services.
• Work with 3PL and maintain regular KPI report – Cycle count, inbound, outbound, handling, and local transportation.
• Determine the feasibility of Dangerous Goods / Special Cargo Acceptance and assess the safety of carriage of such cargoes.
• Verify Commercial Invoices & HS Codes for import & export

Formal Qualifications & experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an operational environment with expertise in managing 3PLs, freight forwarders, transporters & customs brokers. 
• Experience in managing airfreight and express/courier operations preferred. 
• Strong understanding of freight and customs. 
• Solid understanding of supply chain operations including warehouse operations, freight, transportation, and import & export process. 
• Hands-on experience in logistics operation or management of 3PL operation.
• Project management and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP.

About EVIDENT:

At Evident, we are guided by the scientific spirit - innovation and exploration are at the heart of what we do. Committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling, we support our customers with solutions that solve their challenges and advance their work; whether it’s researching medical breakthroughs, inspecting infrastructure, or exposing hidden toxins in consumer products.

Previously known as Olympus’ Scientific Solutions Division, we have over 100 years of history in the Micro Imaging Solutions and Test & Measurement businesses, with ~4,300 employees across 25 countries globally. We have six manufacturing facilities and four R&D facilities across Americas, Asia and Europe that enable us to deliver products promptly and efficiently to customers around the world, while developing and innovating products to meet our customers’ needs.

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