Transport Control Tower Leader

* Join our Global Supply Chain team as a Transport Control Tower Lead


* Previous experience with Inbound International Imports is essential


* On site role located at our Distribution Centre, Ingleburn NSW plus benefits

About us:

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation.

We are dedicated to supplying our customers with safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.

We invent technologies that will transform the places where we live, work and play.

Our technologies ensure that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone at every moment.

Our Mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

About the opportunity:

Our Global Supply Chain team are seeking a dynamic leader for the Transport Control Tower at the Distribution Centre, Ingleburn NSW.

You'll oversee transport operations across the Pacific Zone, ensuring safety, service, quality, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.

The Transport Control Tower Lead will monitor the flow of shipments from sources globally and last-mile-to-customer domestically.

Reporting to the Director of Logistics, DC Operations and Transport, this role also manages specific events impacting transport shipments (can include weather, capacity constraints, traffic delays, damage) to mitigate service impacts to customers and provide a high level of end-to-end communication to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:


* Managing inbound International and outbound Domestic transport and transport performance including safety, service, quality, sustainability, and cost


* Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews with our Carrier Partners and support groups (Customer Care, Planning, Warehousing) inside the Control Tower located in our Distribution Centre


* Review and monitor performance dashboards and drive continuous improvement actions


* Provide pro-active notifications and alerts to customers on shipment delays

About you:

To see success in this role, you will be able to demonstrate 5 years of experience in Supply Chain across transport, freight forwarding and logistics fields or information system technology management.

Your agile approach will be supported by a tertiary qualification in Logistics and Transport Management or a relevant field focusing on Transport and Freight Forwarding or Information Systems Technology relating to transport and logistics.

Key skills and experience:



* Knowledge in transportation daily operations, 3PL industry know-how, and an understanding of supply chain


* Good knowledge in SAP/OTM/EDI, Microsoft Office suite, great communication, interpersonal and analytical skills


* Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholder groups and strong commercial acumen


* A growth mindset through well-developed digital skills and a technical aptitude


* Well-developed interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to a customer centric approach

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