APAC Logistics Manager

Cochlear Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Cochlear Limited, a global leader in implantable hearing solutions, seeks an APAC Logistics Manager based in Sydney to lead the APAC logistics team and execute the business strategy. You will ensure efficient warehouse operations, inventory control, and distribution to support sales growth across the APAC region.

You will work with external freight providers, implement improvements, and develop KPIs to drive performance. A strong background in SAP and people leadership is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end supply chain processes and inventory management.
• Proven track record in fast-paced logistics with external partners.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive people management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Sydney based APAC warehouse operation from goods inwards to inventory control and distribution, ensuring policies meet customer service levels.
• Plan and implement resource plans to accommodate APAC growth.
• Develop and oversee relationships with freight providers for the Sydney APAC Logistics team.
• Solve complex problems with innovative solutions to improve procedures.
• Implement KPIs to measure APAC logistics performance across distribution and service admin.
• Develop strategies to meet changing customer service requirements to support business objectives.
• Coach and develop team members to meet business objectives.

Skills

Logistics management

End-to-end supply chain

Inventory management

Transportation management

Warehousing

ERP SAP

People management

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

The Opportunity

Cochlear have an exciting position for an APAC Logistics Manager based in our global headquarters in Macquarie University on a permanent full-time basis.

This role will face the unique challenge of navigating regional complexity and cross-functional stakeholder management in the Asia Pacific (APAC) logistics landscape.

You will be responsible for implementing the business strategy with a short to mid-term focus, ensuring that the Sydney-based APAC logistics team can support the APAC sales region's vision and growth aspirations.

Your key responsibilities will be…

• Oversee the Sydney based APAC warehouse operation starting from goods inwards through to inventory control, service & returns and distribution of orders, by implementing and enforcing business policies and procedures, ensuring best practice and completion of activities in line with agreed customer service levels
• Planning and implementing resource plans to accommodate growth in the APAC market
• Developing and overseeing the business relationship with all freight providers for the Sydney based APAC Logistics team
• Solve complex problems with innovative solutions that improve established procedures and foster continuous improvement
• Implement key performance indicators to measure the performance of the APAC logistics team and the 7 x APAC Distribution organizations, across all areas, including distribution & service admin
• Develop strategies to meet changing customer service strategies to meet long term business objectives
• Coach and develop team members to meet business objectives

About you Required Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in logistics and supply chain management, including end-to-end supply chain processes, inventory management, transportation management, and warehousing.
• Proven track record of managing logistics operations in a fast-paced environment, with experience working with external partners and using logistics technology to optimize business performance.
• Extensive experience working with an ERP system, ideally SAP
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Extensive people management experience and leadership skills

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement in warehousing and distribution environment
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana applications, especially the demand management, inventory & logistic modules
• Exposure to freight management

Key Benefits:

• Join Cochlear in a period of sustained growth
• Opportunity to work with various stakeholders globally
• Flexible working environment

How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it. So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! We're the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives. We help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life. We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss. We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.