Inbound Supply Chain Coordinator

Chery; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chery is looking for an Inbound Supply Chain Coordinator to support the Inbound Logistics Team with shipping, monitoring vehicle distribution, reporting and cost management. You will track shipments, check documents for customs/BMSB, and keep ERP systems updated.

The role requires 2+ years in supply chain, strong numerical accuracy, and Mandarin language skills to liaise with factory teams. This is a key position in ensuring timely delivery and cost control within automotive imports.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in supply chain, logistics, import/export or freight forwarding
• High attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and documents
• Clear written and verbal communication; confident following up with suppliers and stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Degree or diploma in supply chain, logistics, business or commerce
• Experience in the automotive industry, especially vehicle imports
• Knowledge of Australian customs and biosecurity requirements incl. BMSB
• Experience with Pentana
• Mandarin language skills to support communication with factory teams

Responsibilities

• Monitor vessel schedules, ETAs and delays; alert stakeholders to changes and their impact on stock and sales
• Audit stock reports; follow up on discrepancies and monitor storage levels
• Collect and analyse inbound costs: ocean freight, port charges, duties, storage and demurrage
• Reconcile and validate freight and logistics invoices against agreed rates and PO
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cost-per-unit analysis and variance explanations
• Prepare logistics reports required by HQ and support process improvement

Skills

Supply chain experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Mandarin language skills

Education

Degree or diploma in supply chain, logistics, business or commerce

Tools

Pentana

ERP systems

Job description

The Inbound Supply Chain Coordinator role provides support to the Inbound Logistics Team in areas of shipping, monitoring the distribution of vehicles, reporting and cost management.

Key responsibilities

Shipment monitoring

Monitor vessel schedules, ETAs and delays; alert stakeholders to changes and their impact on stock and sales.

Check shipping documents (bills of lading, invoices, packing lists) are accurate and are received on time for customs clearance and biosecurity (BMSB) requirements.

Maintain the shipment tracker and keep the ERP and logistics systems up to date.

Monitor vehicle processing and delivery KPI’s

Audit stock reports and follow up on any discrepancies.

Monitoring storage levels and identifying any risks

Logistics cost analysis

Collect and analyse inbound costs: ocean freight, port and terminal charges, customs duty, storage and demurrage.

Reconcile and validate freight and logistics invoices against agreed rates and purchase orders and upload invoices to payment system.

Prepare monthly cost reports, cost-per-unit analysis and variance explanations.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and support rate reviews and tenders.

Inbound team support

Preparation of logistics reports required by HQ

Support process improvement and documentation of standard procedures.

Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the Inbound Logistics Manager.

Skills, qualifications and experience

2+ years in supply chain, logistics, import/export or freight forwarding.

High attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and documents.

Clear written and verbal communication; confident following up with suppliers and stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Degree or diploma in supply chain, logistics, business or commerce.

Experience in the automotive industry, especially vehicle (RoRo and container) imports.

Knowledge of Australian customs and biosecurity requirements (incl. BMSB).

Experience with Pentana

Mandarin language skills, to support communication with factory teams.

Personal attributes

Proactive, and follows issues through to resolution.

Analytical, curious about the numbers behind cost and performance.

Organised and calm under pressure.

A collaborative team player, happy to help wherever needed.