Austria 
Belgium 
Canada 
Denmark 
Finland 
France 
Germany 
Italy 
Mexico 
Netherlands 
Norway 
Poland 
Spain 
Sweden 
United Kingdom 
USA 
Full time
Hybrid
Springvale
International Transportation Manager
Join our dynamic team as an International Transportation Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our global shipping operations. At Essity, we value innovation, efficiency, and excellence. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a real difference.
About the Role:
In this key role, you will be responsible for establishing global shipping contracts, managing freight forwarding and consolidation, and overseeing customs clearance for our Australia and New Zealand operations.
You’ll be responsible for negotiating annual shipping contracts, tracking allocation and costs, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. You’ll drive efficiency, manage transportation costs, and lead LEAN sessions to enhance our processes. Additionally, you’ll oversee customs clearance and freight forwarding arrangements, ensuring compliance and cost savings.
Your expertise will be critical in setting up hub and cross-dock functionality, aligning supply and demand, and selecting appropriate vendors. You’ll collaborate closely with logistics teams, IT, and external suppliers to streamline our transportation processes.
We're seeking a strong people leader with proven leadership experience, someone who can balance travel requirements while staying connected and engaged. Engagement is critical, along with a strategic outlook. We're also looking for someone experienced in working with third parties, managing performance, fostering relationships, and bringing people together effectively.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
What You Will Do:
Lead the Shipping team to achieve key business objectives.
Set measurable priorities and complete tasks such as One-on-Ones, Performance Management, and Individual Development Plans.
Collaborate with relevant parties to achieve shipping goals and lead sessions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Monitor and manage shipping costs.
Negotiate contracts with direct supply shipping lines/routes in Australia and New Zealand, maintaining rates below benchmarked levels.
Manage customs clearance and freight forwarding agents, identifying cost-saving opportunities and service improvements.
Set up hub and cross-dock functionality, aligning supply and demand to avoid distribution center issues.
Manage contracts with suppliers and maintain relationships with key port authorities in Australia and New Zealand.
Who You Are:
With a strong background in international trade and shipping, you are an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, skilled at engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Your ability to foster collaboration, drive engagement, and create meaningful connections ensures you excel in building trust and achieving shared goals. You will also bring;
Experience in international trade and shipping.
Understanding of Systems/EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).
Strong financial management skills and procurement and negotiation expertise.
Ability to influence others and manage change effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Well-organized, decisive, and able to balance urgency with attention to detail.
Committed team player with a performance ethic.
Ideally you are a leader with post-graduate qualifications, APICS accreditation, cross-dock expertise, strong commercial acumen, SAP proficiency, and proven skills in supplier management, problem-solving, and driving change with a customer-focused approach.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment.
As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Our Melbourne-based office in Springvale offers free, on-site car parking. Join us for an opportunity to contribute to a flourishing and vibrant global business. Enjoy benefits like an annual wellness day and the option to purchase additional leave.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted applications will be asked to complete a video screen. This allows us to gain a deeper understanding of your personality, communication style, and how you align with the role and our team.
It’s also an opportunity for you to showcase your enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to articulate your ideas clearly. By completing this video screen, you’ll help us get to know you beyond your resume and assess how you approach key aspects of the role. This step is an important part of ensuring we’re the right fit for each other.