Freight Optimisation – Delivery Lead

• Play a unique role in supporting healthy communities.
  

• Based in Preston
  

• Oversee the efficient transportation of goods to achieve optimum outcomes

Who are we?
Sigma Healthcare is a leading Australian full line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business. Sigma also has the largest pharmacy network in Australia, with over 1,200 branded and independent stores, including some of Australia’s best-known pharmacy retail brands: Chemist Warehouse, Amcal and Discount Drug Stores.

What does this role entail?
Reporting into the Head of Transport, this position is responsible for planning, organising and overseeing the safe and efficient transportation of goods to achieve optimum customer service and cost outcomes. The role is involved in ensuring compliance with all safety, legal and regulatory requirements for transport, while providing insights around freight performance and development opportunities. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver high quality, timely and well considered outcomes and advice, and help bolster our reputation by building lasting relationships with stakeholders.

What does a day in the life of the Freight Optimisation – Delivery Lead look like?

• Coordinate and schedule transportation of goods
  

• Track shipments and maintain accurate records of transportation activities
  

• Work with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods
  

• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards
  

• Track transportation budget to help identify cost-saving opportunities
  

• Maintaining records and documentation
  

• Monitoring performance and providing feedback
  

• Organising specialised transport services

What do I need to bring to this role?

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the logistics industry, specifically in route planning and optimisation
  

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.
  

• Solid understanding of supply chain principles and geographical knowledge across Australia.
  

• Proficiency in using logistics software and tools, including Transport Management Systems.
  

• Highly developed organisational and planning skills

Why choose us?

When you join Sigma Healthcare, you join an Australian success story with over 100 years of proud history. Also, on offer is the opportunity to:

• Receive a competitive salary
  

• Advance your skills and experience through ongoing training and development
  

• Be part of a progressive, supportive and highly skilled team
  

• Enjoy great employee benefits and access to health & wellbeing programs
  

• Work for an organisation that plays a unique role in supporting healthy communities

At Sigma, our commitment is to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. We nurture a culture that embraces individual difference in all its forms and value the many benefits that transpire from all aspects of diversity.

Our culture is demonstrated through our values and behaviours; we are obsessed with delighting our customers, we act with honesty, respect and integrity, we are resilient and focused, we deliver on our goals.

We are proud to be endorsed as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

What’s next?

Sound like your new home? Click APPLY today to submit your application via our Careers portal.

Anyone interested in applying should do so directly as we are not accepting applications through recruitment agencies.