Define the role and responsibilities (position description):
· Interacting with our Operations in Australia, Sales Offices and Marine team to execute the schedule on a day-to-day basis and handling of ad hoc changes and issues as required
· Scheduling of cargoes and laycans in accordance with contractual commitments, and communicating the schedule to the key stakeholders
· Understand optionality and ensure optimized schedule is implemented as planned, identify any deviations or need for change in tactics due to changes in production and vessel positioning in order to minimize operational costs
· Support senior scheduler on continuous improvement in scheduling, identification of value leakages, optimize allocation smartly and find opportunities to generate more value for the Business through value-adding projects
· Being part of Business improvement activities, such as idea generations, system project(s) participation, as requested by the Senior Sales Scheduler or Sales Scheduling Manager
· Acting as the owner of tracking and reporting of supply chain KPIs
List the key outcomes expected from the contractor:
- Able to execute and manage the day to day schedule requests for the iron ore business
- Able to maximize the net return for the business and supporting the development of sustainable systems and processes for product allocations and scheduling activities relating to customer commitments
Describe the qualifications and skills required to perform the work:
· Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
· Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office products, especially in Microsoft Excel is a must
· Proficiency in English
Key Criteria:
· At least 3 years’ experience in scheduling, logistics or supply chain in commodities or mining and metals industry
· Ability to multi-task and parallel process complex issues
· Demonstrated experience working within an environment requiring sensitivity and consideration in relation to confidentiality and privacy
Highly Desirable skills/specialities:
· Advanced excel experience, including VBA skills
· Due to inherent business nature, language proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable
Leadership / Interpersonal skills:
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
· Great team player and is also able to work independently
