Logistics Officer - Supply

The Bureau of Meteorology manages and operates sites across Australia, Antarctica and the Pacific at which equipment is used in the gathering of weather observational information. This role supports the supply chain processes throughout the Bureau of Meteorology observation network. It focuses on supporting the installation, upgrading and maintenance of this equipment through the receipt, storage, and goods issue of items from a Central Location.

The diverse nature of the equipment requires a proactive and thoughtful individual, who is able to adapt the handling of non-typical items, in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Attention to detail in the treatment of these items is of the highest importance, from the picking and packing of inventory, including completing all documentation required by the logistic systems.

Reporting directly to the Logistics Manager, this role will attract an experienced professional with strong supply chain skills. Using their Supply Chain experience, the Logistics Officer (Supply) will unload, receipt, store and then distribute equipment across Australia and its Territories, as well as Internationally. 

The responsibilities of the role Logistics Officer - Supply include:

Job Specific

Be appropriately qualified, demonstrating strong experience in the provision of:

1. Supply Chain Processes: Ensure the accurate, efficient, and effective receipt, storage, maintenance, issue and despatch of assets, inventory, and other materials. Ensure the correct identification and labelling of materials, the correct allocation and maintenance of inventory location codes and that materials for despatch are correctly packaged, identified and labelled.
2. Warehouse Practises: Ensure all duties performed are compliant with warehouse operating procedures and OH&S guidance for the handling, storage, and transport of all materials, including hazardous substances. Reporting of any hazards and assist in developing appropriate solutions. Ensure that security, fire, and general safety precautions are implemented.
3. Material Handling: Safe operation of mechanical handling equipment in a safe and efficient and effective manner
4. Logistics Documentation: Prepare and process logistic documents and maintain logistic records within the Bureau’s preferred ERP system, SAP
5. Freight Management: Communicate with freight providers to plan for the distribution of Bureau equipment. Maintain a system for tracking of transport, locally, nationally, and overseas. Monitor, track and expedite all transport to and from the central Warehouse via this system
6. Culture & Development: Facilitate and support a strong team culture through participation in warehouse team meetings and activities.
7. Work, Health Safety: Comply with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees and contractors
8. Social Justice Strategy: Be aware, and apply as necessary, the principles and practices of the various elements of the Bureau's Social Justice Strategy. 

Mandatory qualifications:

Given the importance of this role, we require someone who is an established stores professional. Ideally you will have a minimum of three years' experience in a similar role:

• • Operation of mechanical handling equipment in a safe and efficient and effective manner including a current forklift license (LF).