Strategic Logistics Optimisation Lead

BHP Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Employee share program

Flexible working options

Parent rooms

Job summary

BHP Group in Adelaide seeks a capable Principal Logistics Optimisation to strengthen Copper SA's logistics network. This 12-month fixed-term role reports to the Manager Warehouse & Logistics Copper SA and focuses on future-state planning, transformation and value delivery across inbound and outbound activities.

You will lead cross-functional projects, drive efficiency, and shape the future state of Copper SA logistics while engaging key stakeholders and maintaining a practical execution focus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading logistics or supply chain initiatives at scale.
• Ability to drive strategic improvement programs and change management.
• Track record delivering value through stakeholder engagement and analytical rigor.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver logistics optimisation and business improvement opportunities across Copper SA.
• Support future-state logistics network design and long-term strategic planning.
• Drive optimisation of inbound and outbound logistics activities to improve performance and reduce waste.
• Lead logistics commercial reviews with Procurement and identify opportunities to reduce waste.
• Support procurement, vendor governance and commercial improvement initiatives.
• Lead strategic logistics transformation and cross-functional improvement projects.
• Support implementation of approved business cases and operating model changes.
• Develop benefits tracking, reporting and performance measurement frameworks.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Commercial acumen

Strategic improvement

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics

Job description

BHP Group in Adelaide seeks a capable Principal Logistics Optimisation to strengthen Copper SA's logistics network. This 12-month fixed-term role reports to the Manager Warehouse & Logistics Copper SA and focuses on future-state planning, transformation and value delivery across inbound and outbound activities.

You will lead cross-functional projects, drive efficiency, and shape the future state of Copper SA logistics while engaging key stakeholders and maintaining a practical execution focus.