Logistics Executive (Contract)

Job Location: ​Sydney​

Sydney

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

The role is responsible for ensuring the timely processing of vendor invoices for accounts payable, guaranteeing accurate and efficient financial transactions. Key responsibilities include liaising with vendors and logistics partners, maintaining strong relationships with Finance and Procurement, and managing reporting activities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Receive, review, and validate vendor invoices for processing; process and receipt invoices for payment; validate invoices with internal teams and procurement on rates per route and fuel levy.
• Vendor and Logistics Coordination: Liaise with 3PL, forwarders, and freight carriers to ensure invoice accuracy and on-time payment; prepare and communicate invoice issues to vendors, highlighting and resolving all existing and unknown issues during the MBR.
• Financial Tracking and Reporting: Track and calculate invoice accruals monthly; track and create purchase orders; develop and maintain reporting and dashboards; manage regular reporting and be responsible for completing daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as required.
• Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with Finance and Procurement; support the Logistics function and collaborate with the wider Supply Chain Team.
• Compliance and Analysis: Fulfill GRC requirements by checking all vendor-provided invoices for accuracy and precision daily; flag with the Manager if any vendor invoices are delayed or inconsistent with requirements; analyze and inform the manager about savings if vendors performing the same tasks/routes have different rates.

Who we are looking for:

• Previous experience in supply chain, logistics or/and finance, preferably with exposure to vendor invoices and budgets
• High orientation to detail, analytical capabilities, and result orientation
• Strong communication, cross-teams collaboration skills, effective time management and adaptability
• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across different teams, with strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience using PowerBI and Power Queries highly regarded
• Experience with ERP software, SAP proficiency is a strong plus

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.