Work for Australia's leading importer, marketer and distributor of premium spirits.
Excellent opportunity to get a foot in the door at an iconic beverages company.
Flexibility to win in both your work and personal life, you don't have to choose!
Don't settle for ordinary – we welcome those on the hunt for more! At Lion, we believe that life is short and working for us will feel different because you'll be centred at the heart of good times. Work in an exciting industry, as unique as you, with outstanding brands such as Four Pillars gin.
We are searching for our next Imports Planner to join our Vanguard Luxury Brands business on a 12-month contract in Sydney, reporting into our Logistics & Planning Leader. You will play an important role in supporting Vanguard to deliver upon its revenue growth aspirations by ensuring the smooth importation and export of product. You will work closely with our Sales team and our International Brand Partners, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your soft skills and technical knowledge. The role is hybrid, which means you'll have the flexibility to work from the office and from home.
A day in the life Coordinate the import and export process for sea freight, including bookings, arranging cartage and export customs. Monitor shipments throughout the transport journey, proactively addressing any issues or delays. Prepare documentation for transport companies and ensure all customs and AQIS requirements have been achieved. Manage and replenish International Brand Partners to support lead times and sales. Identify potential supply constraints or excess inventory risks and collaborate to develop mitigation strategies. Manage and maintain supply planning parameters in MS Dynamics. Drive continuous improvement in global supply chain processes. Produce accurate reporting to support stakeholder needs. What you'll bring Great communication and interpersonal skills. A high attention to detail. Strong Excel skills and systems savvy. 5-8 years' experience in freight forwarding, imports and exports (liquor industry experience would be an advantage). A relevant tertiary degree (preferable but not essential). At Lion, we offer 'growth on tap' and you'll get hooked on reaching higher with each new challenge. We have endless experiences to learn and grow for those thirsty for more. Here, you don't have to choose between your career and other life priorities – we have fantastic people, policies and programs to empower you to lead a career and life less ordinary.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging unique perspectives to innovate and grow.
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