Inbound Logistics Manager

What you'll do

What we can offer you:

At Specsavers, we know that to be your best and reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture. Which is why we’ve been accredited as a Great Place to Work for the last five years running, and for the second year running, listed as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work for 2024!

Here’s a taste of just some of our perks: 

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Two free pairs of glasses each year 
• On-site free parking
• Birthday leave, Volunteer leave and Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Wellbeing programs 
• Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that’s dedicated to improving the lives of both their staff and customers – we think you’d look good at Specsavers. 

The role & team:
 

The Global Demand Planning and Forecasting Team are responsible for leading the implementation and standardised planning process across all our regions. They have a global view of stock and forecasting, creating a framework of how we demand plan, forecast, and move product across the business.

Reporting into the Head of Inbound Logistics, the Inbound Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring we have the correct stock, in the correct location, in the most efficient way. Working with carriers and internal stakeholders, this role will ensure we track, all of our products and create KPI’s to measure and manage our suppliers.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for all inbound activities in agreed regions, ensuring we move stock in the most efficient way whilst achieving minimal Out of stocks.
• Lead a team of Inbound planners across regions to ensure we achieve our agreed service levels (internally and externally) as well as scoping future requirements.
• Manage external suppliers to ensure they are completing their contractual obligations and work with Procurement (Goods Not for Resale) to scope future contractual requirements.
• Work closely with Regional Head of Demand Planning and other operational teams to develop best practise and work together to achieve ‘best in class’ service.
• Partner with the appropriate Head of Regional Demand Planning to deliver the Regional KPIs.
• Develop processes and governance that supports delivery against a Global Inbound Logistics framework.

Essential skills/ experience we are looking for:

• A successful track record working in an Inbound Logistics role within a large complex global organisation (essential)
• Proven experience in Freight Forwarding and Customs management
• Ability to support negotiations and to hold suppliers accountable (essential)
• Strong leadership or team management skills – able to create an inclusive and supportive team environment (essential)
• Intermediate Excel skills are highly desirable.
• Solutions driven attitude and excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to build strong, trusting relationships and networks globally, across different cultures and roles both internally and externally.
• Great self-motivation, drive and experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

About Us
At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life.

Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do, ensuring our people feel good, cared for and smart. We like to think it’s a fun and positive place to work – why not have a look for yourself: https://join.specsavers.com/au/department/support-office/ 

Applicants for the role are required to have current working rights as per, relevant government legislation.