Logistic Officer - Temporary (8 months)

About the role

Greif, a global leader in performance packaging, is hiring a temporary Logistic Officer for an 8-month assignment in Vung Tau, Vietnam. The role covers load planning, TMS support, inventory and shipment coordination, and helps improve efficiency across the site.

Key responsibilities

• Determine the optimal route, mode and carrier to balance price, service and availability.
• Coordinate with plant customer service and logistics colleagues on exceptions, rush orders and order changes.
• Provide TMS support and identify ways to improve the system.
• Assist with inventory management, freight shipment coordination and document preparation.
• Identify improvement opportunities, including in inventory and counting processes, and synergies between business units to reduce out-of-route and empty miles.
• Help with daily logistics account activities, invoice auditing and setting up accounts for payment.
• Support other plant functions such as accounts payable/receivable, order entry, scheduling, shipping, receiving and supply ordering.
• Promote safety observances, including PPE use and working guards and safety features.

Required profile

• Technical training after high school and 6 or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of trucking and transportation, warehouse operations and shipping/receiving processes.
• Good attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices.
• Team player, able to collaborate internally and externally with the Logistics function.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of a Transportation Management System (TMS).