About Orica At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 14,000 across the world. It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.About the role The Lead - Global Logistics role is open in Melbourne, Australia and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sitting within the Global Supply Chain team, the role is responsible for leading chartering and post-fixture activities across bulk, breakbulk, and containerised cargo, while also supporting liner freight sourcing and supplier management. The position focuses on delivering efficient, reliable, and commercially sound freight solutions aligned with business and customer requirements. Combining strong technical chartering expertise with commercial acumen, the role acts as a key interface between commercial, operations, and external shipping partners. It ensures logistics solutions are aligned with S&OP plans and delivered in line with financial targets, service expectations, and strict regulatory and safety standards.What you will be doing Lead end-to-end chartering activities Voyage, COA, Time Charter while developing commercially optimized freight solutions that balance cost, service, and risk. Act as a key advisor on freight market dynamics and support the development of global freight strategy short- to mid-term. Align logistics solutions with customer delivery requirements DIFOT while partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to translate demand into effective shipping strategies. Deliver timely, commercially sound freight quotations and drive customer satisfaction through reliable, efficient, and cost-effective execution. Plan and schedule vessels to meet demand and compliance requirements, ensuring timely shipment execution and proactive resolution of operational issues while working closely with Distribution Teams to enable seamless cargo movement. Oversee post-fixture activities to ensure contractual compliance and operational efficiency, including monitoring charter party performance, managing claims, and ensuring all contracts adhere to internal governance and delegation of authority DOA. Build and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, brokers, and freight forwarders while managing supplier performance through structured KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives. Support liner freight sourcing and liner management to drive efficient, reliable, and cost-effective logistics operations. Provide freight market intelligence and insights, benchmark rates and contracting strategies against market trends, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improv
