Logistics Specialist

Description
An exciting opportunity for a Logistics Specialist to join our growing team in a fast-paced environment leading Australia & New Zealand automotive industry. You will be responsible for Port of Entry (POE) operations in Australia and New Zealand for GMSV and Cadillac.
Responsibilities & Tasks but not limited to:

• Ensure Port Of Entry (POE) operations meet compliance; fitment and production of vehicles are completed to legal, quality and engineering requirements and standards.
• Support Management as required basis; import and export activities, cost, and budget reporting.
• Initiate and coordinate sourcing activities with Global and Regional Buyers to ensure right strategies are identified and leveraged/executed.
• Overall responsibility for POE accessories and parts material control for GMSV and Cadillac.
• Responsible for managing NZ vehicle export from Australia to New Zealand
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities on on-time delivery by identifying cost savings, efficiencies, and logistics network compliance.
• Address enquiries regarding vehicles from Sales and other stakeholders.
• Follow up with key stakeholders to resolve any issues/queries for accessories and parts material problem resolution.
• Forward planning of import vehicle processing for GM production and material requirements.
• Responsible for inbound shipping schedule generation to ensure data is valid and systems reflect correct status.
• Participate in the audit of the POE service providers stock control, preservation and annual inventory reconciliation of vehicles and parts on a regular basis.

Qualifications/Experience & Skills:

• University level degree in Business, Commerce, Logistics, International Business, Trade, or related discipline
• Previous experience working for an automotive industry is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the management of international logistics, freight forwarding and consolidation in a manufacturing environment.
• Sound understanding of domestic and international logistics & freight forwarding business.
• General operational knowledge of the domestic truck & warehouse industry
• Highly organized, excellent attention to detail / accuracy, follow through and commitment to deadlines.
• Strong IT skills with advanced Excel Skills.

About Us
Globally, General Motors is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan (USA) - operating in six continents. Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all.
Locally, we're a business with national reach and a proud, rich automotive history, and we've got the exciting opportunity to represent GM's ongoing presence in Australia & New Zealand. Whether it's the recently announced Cadillac, headlined by the all-electric LYRIQ, the GM Specialty Vehicles venture bringing iconic GM nameplates like Corvette and Silverado to ANZ, our Isuzu Trucks New Zealand portfolio, or the endless possibilities in the Aftersales space, there's plenty to look forward to.
This role will see you joining the GMSV & Cadillac team at an early stage of its entry as a pure electric vehicle brand in Australia & New Zealand. You will have the ability to work directly with consumers on creative and experiential projects. We run off a hybrid working model which offers flexibility.
If this sounds like you and looking for a new career challenge, join us as we launch and expand our exciting Cadillac brand. Apply Now.
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