About the role

To guarantee on-time deliveries at the lowest cost, provide professional logistics support to the Austal Philippines business by optimizing modes of transport, selecting suppliers, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key objectives & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyse areas of corporate Logistics to find the most cost-effective means or optimizing method of transporting the materials targeting the ideal schedule.
• Knowledgeable in Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. of the Philippines implemented by the Bureau of Customs (BOC).
• Knowledgeable in Rules and Regulations implements of the Republic Act No. 7916 or known as “The Special Economic Zone Act of 1995”, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
• Ensure compliance to Bureau of Customs (BOC), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and MARINA.
• Ensure that all Logistics activities are PEZA approved (such as filing Import permit, Export documents, 8105, 8106, 8112 etc.).
• Planning and monitoring the arrival, delivery and unloading of the shipments to ensure that shipments to avoid unnecessary charges such as storage, demurrage, and detention charges (containerized shipments).
• Monitor and report Logistics issues and recommend counter measure.
• Freight forwarding and brokerage tracking and statistics.
• Be updated and knowledgeable to the definition of every term in International Commercial (Incoterms) published by International Chamber of Commerce.
• Keep proper records of all forms of transactions relating to logistics operations.
• Ensure all Department processes and procedures are up to date and implemented.
• Responsible for all departmental quality metrics and the achievement of set targets.
• Provide coaching and deliver performance reviews and identify the need for performance management intervention to address gaps.
• Engage with supervisory and line management across the organization and maintain high communication with direct reports and department leaders.
• Provide reports on performance and other key performance indicators to management.
• Ensure team and personal compliance with all company policies/rules and all violations are dealt with accordingly.

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Has a minimum of 3+ years' experience in logistics/customs/brokerage/supply chain/engineering or similar.
• Familiarity with PEZA regulations, international trade, and customs law.
• Effective communication skills—written and spoken.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to set priorities when faced with multiple tasks.
• Excellent time management skills to always ensure efficiency in service delivery.
• Preferably a Licensed Customs Broker.

Why Austal?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

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