Supply Chain Expeditor

Cougar Group is a market-leading OEM manufacturer, hire fleet specialist, and aftermarket service provider for the underground coal mining industry in NSW and QLD. We design, engineer, manufacture, and assemble a diverse range of underground coal diesel equipment, including Personnel Transporters, Graders, Underground Dozers, and Longwall Chock Carriers.

About the Role

The Supply Chain Expeditor is responsible for expediting components for all Cougar Group QLD Workshops (Mackay and Emerald). This role is critical in ensuring the timely delivery and availability of parts and materials required for production, maintenance and service operations. The role incorporates tracking, coordinating and communicating the status of parts orders between suppliers, purchasing, warehouse and production teams to minimise delays and maintain workflow efficiency.

The role will be available either as permanent part-time or casual (approx. 20 hours Per Week), and based in our Mackay Office and Workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Support QLD workshop teams with expediting of components for emergent, breakdown or variation workshop jobs

• Support QLD product support team with expediting of components for breakdowns

• Assist with on-boarding and off-boarding of local suppliers

• Work with local suppliers to identify availability of required parts

• Provide financial comparisons to Supply Chain management for local options vs intercompany transfers

• Perform ERP transactions to facilitate parts ordering and receipting

• Identify potential supply risks and work to mitigate delays

• Assist in inventory control by flagging recurring shortages or late deliveries

• Assist Supply Chain with info-records, cost and inflationary trends review, and continuous improvement

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What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a s Supply Chain related role

• Experience in manufacturing, maintenance or industrial environment

• Understanding of procurement and inventory management processes

• Vocational qualification in supply chain, logistics or business

• High level of experience with ERP systems and processes

• Strong communication skills with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
  

Why Us?

Cougar has the tenacity and determination to be the best; it's in our DNA. More than just a job, we live it. Every day is a journey of strength and passion. This role will offer:

• Fitness passport

• EAP and Check in support

• Supportive culture focused on innovation

• Attractive remuneration package

• Uniforms issued annually