Logistics and Sales Support - 12 month Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Work with customers, suppliers and sales to arrange import logistics for a leading provider of plastic resins and packaging. Start July/Aug 2018.
Summary about this job
Client & Sales Administration
Company: Primaplas Pty Ltd
Location: Sydney
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-3-2174-7077
Fax: +61-3-8425-4350
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Detail information about job Logistics and Sales Support - 12 month Fixed Term Contract, Full time. Terms and conditions vacancy
Who are we
Primaplas is a full-service provider of plastic resins and packaging films in Australasia and Singapore, offering customised end-to-end logistics solutions to meet individual customer needs. Beginning in 1989, Primaplas has grown steadily to become one of the leading players with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and Singapore. With a sales turnover of $250 million, Primaplas has an outstanding reputation for growth and service.
Our motto “working for you” remains at the heart of what we do, and we are looking for an energetic and motivated Logistics & Sales Support to join us in becoming the very best partner in plastics.
About the role
As a Logistics and Sales Support, you will be joining a cohesive and dynamic team of 7 in Pyrmont. You will be responsible for liaising between customers, overseas suppliers and the sales team to arrange import shipments, customs clearance, warehousing, and scheduling transport for deliveries. You will be responsible for a set of overseas suppliers and will be the first point of contact for managing the overall supply chain.
Role responsibilities include:
- Working closely with the sales team day-to-day to manage deliveries to customers and shipment from suppliers
- Dealing with overseas suppliers: place new orders, monitor and follow up shipments to ensure arrival to schedule
- Manage shipping documents from suppliers and to customers. Work with customs agents, warehouses and transport companies to ensure efficient clearance
- Communicate proactively with the sales team, customers, and transport contractors regularly on expected shipment schedules, delivery and pick-up
- Understand individual customer’s trading terms and their requirements including payment terms, packaging, product type used, agreed storing period, etc.
- Resolving day-to-day problems with customers, warehouses, suppliers, and finding solutions
- Perform office administration duties as required, including answering the phone, arranging couriers, and maintaining office equipment
Best suitable candidate
- 2-3 years experience in logistic and sales support
- Proactive can-do attitude and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment
- Willing to serve, friendly, approachable, and teamwork-driven person
- Well organised, attention to detail, and ability to work accurately often under pressure
- Strong communication and negotiation skills. Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English
- Interest in identifying and delivering improvements to internal processes
- Work experience in SAP Business One would be an advantage
- Diploma Certificate (Bachelor Degree preferable) and Customs Agent License preferable but not mandatory