Logistics Operations Officer (Contract)

Why explore

• Key role in a diverse and global organization

• Opportunity to work alongside and network with a global team of Rio Tinto professionals

• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role 

We are looking for a Logistics Operations Officer to be part of our Asia Pacific Logistics Execution

team to perform safe and timely shipments of >$2B worth of products to and from international origins

and destinations.

Based in our Singapore Commercial hub, the primary responsibility is to manage the day-to-day

operational activities, working in close collaboration with a complex stakeholder group from across

the business to deliver optimal value for the various business units.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Logistics Operations, you will

• Plan and execute shipments from the company smelters to customers in diverse locations, including placing bookings, coordination, and monitoring while minimizing freight cost, optimizing working capital, and meeting commercial requirements.

• Provide timely notification to all relevant parties on bookings and coordinate with stakeholders on subsequent changes.

• Track shipping schedules, perform all required system-related updates, and resolve issues that may affect shipping, vessel slippage risk, and customer deliveries.

• Act as the primary escalation point of contact for all operational issues raised by both internal and external stakeholders.

• Process freight payments and resolve any payment disputes with vendors timely.

• Ensure completeness of accrual of freight cost at the end month.

• Develop and manage relationships with vendors such as shipping lines, 3PLs, and internal stakeholders.

• Investigate and handle claims relating to transportation and shipping.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects, identify any process gaps, and propose improvement initiatives to reduce costs and/or improve service levels.

• Participate in performance-related meetings and provide constructive feedback where relevant.

• Adhere to Rio Tinto logistics' existing policies and system requirements at all times.

• Create a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture within Rio Tinto logistics ensuring all activities comply with Rio Tinto standards.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or related field.

• At least 5 years of related experience in supply chain/logistics.

• A team player, autonomous and self-driven.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

• Determined problem solver with a high level of attention to details, strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Solid time management skill and ability to prioritize workload in a changing environment and within tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Exposure to SAP systems will also be beneficial.

• Experience with project cargo will be an added advantage.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment

• Career development to further your ambitions

• Competitive salary package

• Ongoing individual well-being support

• Exciting multicultural working environment

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Commercial puts the company’s value over volume approach into practice, with the goal of maximizing the value of our physical flows to improve both our business and that of our customers.  Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto’s assets, hubs, and offices globally, our Commercial group works hand-in-hand with our product groups to ensure both the amount and types of products we produce meet our customer’s needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality, cost and capital expenditure.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make

up the world around us. You’ll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.
 

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and a fulfilling career.

Application Deadline: 3 December 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date)

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.” 

About Rio Tinto
 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
 

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.