Job description

The Specialist – Transport and Distribution supports the Transport & Distribution Department by gathering, cleansing, sorting, and aggregating data from multiple sources, consulting on business information and decision-making needs, and designing, planning, coordinating, and managing data to produce output reports and presentations. Responsibilities include working with shipping companies to ensure shipments arrive on time and in good condition; coordinating the flow of materials and products through distribution centers or warehouses; maintaining accurate inventory records to identify overstocks or shortages; reviewing orders for completeness and correctness; planning routes and schedules for transport vehicles to meet delivery deadlines; coordinating with suppliers or vendors to arrange deliveries to clients; developing new storage or transportation methods to reduce costs or increase efficiency; reviewing shipping costs to determine the most cost-effective transport methods; and supporting other departments with logistical support during events such as trade shows. The role follows relevant functional policies, processes, SOPs, and instructions to ensure controlled and consistent work execution; assists in preparing accurate and timely functional MIS statements and reports to meet corporate and functional requirements; applies safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, high-quality service delivery, and responsible environmental practices; and contributes to identifying opportunities for continuous improvement aligned to international best practice, business process enhancement, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.