Freight Controller

Freight Controller

Job Description

Your Job:

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role.

Neither are we.

Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference.

Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.

We are currently seeking a Freight Controller to join our Logistics team.

As an integral member of the Supply Chain team, in this role you will be focused on managing the performance of the transport functions, identify and support operational improvements in the network and execution of transport resulting in a reduction of costs whilst optimising truck utilizations and runs.

You will support the Transport and Warehouse Manager for day-to-day operations and sourcing of carriers to support internal and external customer requirements, whilst maintaining positive partnerships with 3PL transport providers and ensure that regular performance reviews against agreed service and costs are adhered to.

Further Responsibilities include but not limited to:


* Manage rates and inventory in the KCA system and warehouses.


* Ensure compliance with CFI and CoR standards across the supply chain.


* Approve and ensure accuracy of invoices; ensure timely payments.


* Support the supply chain team with clerical tasks.


* Analyse cost and service for inbound and outbound shipments to identify improvement opportunities.


* Proactively work on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service or reduce costs.

In your role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

About Us:

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day.

From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.

Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world.

Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.

Led by Purpose.

Driven by You.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:


* At least three years of experience in logistics administration, import/export coordination, or freight forwarding.


* Proven ability to understand business needs and translate them into analytical solutions.


* Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.


* Strong attention to detail.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference.

At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

When you join our team,...