Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminium industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the Role

As our Maritime Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping and optimising Alcoa’s flow of goods ensuring the seamless and timely movement of bulk product and raw materials between ports and destinations. Your expertise in freight shipping and logistics will help drive operational efficiency across our regional operations and ensure the safe delivery of critical resources.

Reporting to our Director – Maritime Operations and being part of a global team, your role will be pivotal in planning, coordinating and executing marine logistics strategies for ocean bulk and ocean break bulk whilst working closely with various teams to optimise shipping operations, reduce costs and mitigate risks.

Your key contributions and responsibilities will be:

• Leading and enhancing business relationships between Alcoa, customers and suppliers, ensuring that customer satisfaction and financial performance objectives are achieved.

• Negotiating and managing bulk and breakbulk contracts for the regional locations.

• Understanding the changing dynamics of the global ocean markets and what counter measures are required due to weather, war, piracy, change of foreign governments and the sourcing needs of an ever-changing portfolio of plants, suppliers and customers.

• Providing expert global and regional advice on shipping and related matters and preparing recommendations for improvement outcomes.

• Developing and executing chartering and contracting strategies to optimise freight, performance of logistics assets and infrastructure.

• Using market knowledge and industry contacts to advise on strategies in relation to regulatory compliance and changing requirements.

What’s on offer

• Career development opportunities to pursue your passion.

• An attractive remuneration package that recognises the skills and experience you will bring to the team.

• A yearly performance bonus (variable) to reward your contributions.

• 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 3 weeks for secondary carer.

• Make a difference in our local communities with paid employee volunteering hours.

• Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities.

What you can bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in maritime logistics, port operations and freight strategy development within a large scale and diverse commercial environment.

• Detailed knowledge and expertise in marine transportation pricing strategies, regulatory requirements and logistics challenges specific to the mining and resources sector.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills with an ability to work across multiple teams and external partners.

• An analytical mindset and solution focused approach with an ability to organise and prioritise activities strategically with a sense of urgency.

Disclaimer: Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date.

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

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About the Location

Alcoa Australia is administered from its head office, located in Booragoon, WA. The company headquarters, situated on Whadjuk Noongar land, is only 16 kilometres away from Perth's CBD. The office is conveniently situated next to Garden City, and hosts employees from across several business units, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, Human Resources and the Global Refinery of the Future team.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career! 

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.