Strategic Logistics Optimisation Lead

BHP; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Extended leave entitlements

Parent rooms

Employee share program

Job summary

BHP in Adelaide is seeking a capable logistics professional to join the Copper SA Warehouse & Logistics team as Principal Logistics Optimisation. This newly created role strengthens strategic capability across the Copper SA logistics network and supports transformation activities, with a focus on future-state planning and commercial optimisation.

Reporting to the Manager Warehouse & Logistics Copper SA, you will lead complex, cross-functional projects, drive efficiency in inbound and outbound

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics, supply chain or operational leadership roles.
• Well-developed commercial acumen and the ability to identify and deliver value creation opportunities.
• Proven experience leading strategic improvement initiatives, business transformation and change programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and influence outcomes.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving capability with a focus on achieving sustainable business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multiple levels of the organisation.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining a proactive focus on practical execution and delivery.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Logistics leadership

Commercial acumen

Strategic improvement

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

BHP in Adelaide is seeking a capable logistics professional to join the Copper SA Warehouse & Logistics team as Principal Logistics Optimisation. This newly created role strengthens strategic capability across the Copper SA logistics network and supports transformation activities, with a focus on future-state planning and commercial optimisation.

Reporting to the Manager Warehouse & Logistics Copper SA, you will lead complex, cross-functional projects, drive efficiency in inbound and outbound