Freight Controller

Physical well-being is more than just body; it includes our minds and emotions. Smith and Nephew develops technology to break health barriers, empowering people from farmworkers to grandparents to accept limitless possibilities. Our purpose: Life Unlimited.

The main responsibilities will include owning logistics service provider and internal operations business reviews regarding transport performance (cost & service)

What will you be doing?

  • Track transport spend vs budgeting performance and associated analysis across multiple service providers.
  • Coordinate and support the sales, customer services, planning groups and other partners to ensure that our products move smoothly and efficiently through the supply chain.
  • Coordinate and support engagement with freight, customs and 3PL providers to support operational workflow.
  • Coordinate and support the execution of optimisation initiatives to meet key targets.
  • Support with day-to-day shipment/order/transaction level queries from various stakeholders
  • Provide analytical support for local projects (as and when needed on ad-hoc basis)
  • Maintain log and record of datasets, contracts and other key documentation.

What will you need to be successful?

  • Bachelors Degree in related field.
  • 5+ years’ proven experience.

To apply, please ensure that you include a cover letter addressing it to Talent Acquisition Lead ANZ. Due to a high volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people, the patients we serve, and to the wider health of the planet and society.

  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
  • Sustainability : Our strategy reflects the social, environmental and economic aspects of sustainable development. Learn more about our Sustainability strategy .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About Us

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.

From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

165 years of pioneering innovation requires a relentless focus on what’s next. We’re focused on you. You’re what’s next...Ready to take your career to the next level? Join our talent community for access to new job opportunities. Sign up now!

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3 May 2024
Location: Australia New South Wales Sydney
Work type:
Temporary/Contract
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

This career opportunity is no longer open.
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