Logistics Business Partner
Vanden Recycling - Australia, Melbourne, Greensborough
Be part of something special. Join Vanden.
We are on a mission to build the world's largest recycled plastic commodities company. We're not just looking for the ordinary; we need passionate, determined, and resilient people to join us on our journey.
Is that you? Here at Vanden, our people make our business, and we are incredibly grateful for how proactive and resourceful our team is, in every location across the globe. We provide the support and autonomy that allows our people to grow and develop professionally, and we offer in-depth training to equip them for their role while promoting and celebrating teamwork and collaboration.
We exist to make a difference. Where others see 'waste,' we see valuable commodities. We want to be the company that creates the most value from plastic waste.
The Role
You’ll lead our Australian logistics operations while collaborating with commercial teams and international offices to deliver cost-effective, customer-focused shipping solutions. You’ll manage end-to-end logistics, negotiate rates, build provider relationships, and drive innovation in our freight strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Secure competitive rates and contracts across key regions: Australia, Asia, Türkiye and Europe
- Build and manage relationships with forwarders, carriers, hauliers, and warehouses
- Lead the full logistics process from booking to delivery
- Develop rate sheets and pricing tools to support the commercial team
- Provide forecasting and strategy insights to leadership
- Improve SOPs, reduce costs, and challenge inefficiencies
- Contribute to ERP and data initiatives to enhance performance
- Mentor and train staff on shipping regulations and processes
About You
- Strong understanding of forwarding and logistics, particularly ocean freight
- Confident managing teams and driving performance
- Skilled in negotiating, problem-solving, and building provider relationships
- Able to manage the full logistics process from booking through to delivery
- Comfortable collaborating across time zones and departments
- Highly analytical, organised, and solutions-oriented
- Strong communicator, fluent in English, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Experience in business development or financial analysis is a bonus.
If you’re ready to shape the future of global recycling logistics and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, we want to hear from you.
Top Skills
What We Do
Vanden Recycling are a progressive global plastic recycling business with three distinct divisions:
Plastic Recycling
Recycled Supply Chain Management
Recycled & Waste Plastic Feedstock
Our expert global team combine impressive technical knowledge and capability with a passion for recycling and the circular economy.
Local teams across the world collaborate to deliver unmatched market access, advice and support to manufacturers and suppliers on a global scale. Close working relationships mean reliable and robust solutions are found for plastic supply and recycling needs that increases the value of their material and ensuring it re-enters the supply chain.
Trading in more than 100 grades of plastic scrap and recycled resin, ranging from ABS, HDPE, LDPE, PET, PP and many more, their quality control and traceability ensure that customers get the best service and the quality of recycled feedstock they need.
Vanden has a plastic recycling facility in the UK, collecting scrap from Plastic Manufacturers, Waste Management & Distribution businesses across the country.
With offices in UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Finland, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Germany and Netherlands and a recycling plant in the UK, Vanden has developed comprehensive knowledge of how plastics are recycled and the best recovery methods to enhance recyclability. From developing training programs for manufacturers and their staff, to implementing collection and logistics systems, Vanden engages with the supply chain to capture and recycle plastics efficiently.
Contact
Email (Purchasing): [email protected]
Email (Sales): [email protected]
Or visit our website for more information: www.vandenrecycling.com
