Coordinator - Distribution

Date: 10 Sept 2026

Location: Via Gladstone, QLD, AU, 4680

Company: Orica

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 13,000 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

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a Distribution Coordinator to join our Manufacturing team at Yarwun, Queensland.

In this role, you'll coordinate the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of products across domestic and export distribution networks, ensuring customers receive products on time and in full.

Working closely with manufacturing teams, logistics providers, shipping partners, and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in transport planning, inventory management, and distribution execution across road, rail, and port operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a logistics or supply chain professional looking to broaden their experience in a collaborative team environment while contributing to Orica's commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer service.

What you will be doing

Coordinate domestic and export deliveries to ensure products are delivered safely, compliantly, and on time;

Manage transportation activities across road, rail, port, and warehouse operations while maintaining alignment to customer and shipping schedules;

Prepare, review, and manage transport, shipping, and export documentation to support seamless operations;

Monitor inventory levels, perform stock reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support stocktake activities;

Process logistics transactions and maintain accurate shipment and inventory records using SAP and related systems;

Build strong working relationships with manufacturing teams, logistics providers, shipping partners, and internal stakeholders to drive efficient outcomes;

Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with transport, dangerous goods, environmental, and operational requirements.

What you will bring

Experience in logistics, supply chain, transport scheduling, distribution, or a related operational environment;

Strong planning, organisation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and delivery schedules;

Knowledge of freight, warehousing, transport operations, export logistics, or shipping processes;

Experience using SAP or similar enterprise systems, with SAP experience highly regarded;

A proactive, safety-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.