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Logistics Lead @ Fashion Ecommerce

company
Hatch
location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
work mode
hybrid
posted
10 Jun
  • Our Supply Chain team plays a critical role in ensuring customers receive the products they love, when they want them. As we continue to optimise our international logistics network, we're looking for a commercially minded and solutions-focused Logistics Lead to help drive cost efficiency, service excellence and operational performance across our global freight and logistics operations.
  • **About You..**
  • We're looking for an experienced Logistics Lead who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership. You'll bring strong international logistics experience, a commercial mindset, and the ability to lead teams, manage partners and solve complex supply chain challenges.
  • This role will be responsible for developing and executing international logistics strategies that optimise cost, lead time and service levels, while ensuring compliance, vendor performance and operational excellence.
  • **What You'll Do..**
  • Lead, mentor and develop the logistics team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
  • Develop and execute international logistics strategies that optimise cost, lead time and service levels.
  • Select, onboard and manage relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines and 3PL providers.
  • Own logistics performance reporting, establishing KPIs and providing regular updates on risks, performance and improvement opportunities.
  • Manage the international logistics budget, identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and speed.
  • Ensure international logistics operations comply with customs, import/export regulations and other legal requirements.
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Merchandising teams to align logistics strategies with inventory planning, purchasing and sales objectives.
  • Provide insights into lead times, freight trends and capacity planning to support S&OP processes.
  • Work with Technology and Operations teams to identify and implement systems and process improvements.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, internal teams and logistics partners to resolve shipping delays, capacity constraints and operational issues.
  • **About You…**
  • Strong experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, 3PL or supply chain operations.
  • Ability to lead, mentor and develop a team while creating a positive and high-performing work environment.
  • Commercially minded, with strong capability in analysing logistics and supply chain data to identify trends and drive better decisions.
  • Strong vendor management experience, including negotiation, relationship management and performance monitoring.
  • Experience managing key logistics metrics such as freight cost per unit, on-time delivery, lead time variability, container utilisation and vendor performance.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate risks, manage disruptions and resolve issues quickly.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Technology, Operations and external partners.
  • A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify smarter, more efficient ways of working.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.
  • **Why You'll Love This Role..**
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including learning days and hackathons.
  • Generous parental leave benefits.
  • Birthday leave.
  • Employee discounts and exclusive perks.
  • Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Volunteer days and community impact initiatives.
  • A collaborative, innovative and supportive culture.
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  • **Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined.**
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  • **Key Responsibilities**
  • 🏆 Leading the logistics team
  • 📈 Developing logistics strategies
  • 🚢 Managing vendor relationships
  • **Key Strengths**
  • 🌍 International logistics experience
  • 👥 Team leadership
  • 💼 Commercial mindset
  • 🤝 Vendor management
  • 🧩 Problem-solving skills
  • 📣 Communication skills
  • **Why this company is partnering with Hatch on this role**
  • Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply, you'll have the chance to show more than just your resume.
  • **A Final Note:**
  • This is a role with one of Hatch's employer partners, not with Hatch itself.

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