An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students healthy, safe and productive by providing products. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate 1% of total revenue to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation. 

About The Role

Reporting to the Replenishment Manager, this role focuses on managing the end-to-end import process and ensuring optimal stock availability across the business. You will oversee shipments from factory through to distribution, driving efficient inventory flow and timely delivery while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and freight partners

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and forecast inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability across all branches nationally
• Coordinate and track all import shipments to ensure timely delivery into Australia
• Manage the end-to-end import process from factory through to distribution centers
• Optimise container utilisation and configuration to maximise efficiency
• Liaise with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders and internal operations teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Minimise stock runouts while maintaining service level KPIs
• Identify and manage overstocks, supporting stock transfers between distribution centres
• Manage all import-related queries in a timely and professional manner

About You

• Experience in import coordination, logistics or freight forwarding
• Exposure to purchasing and importing from overseas suppliers, particularly China-based manufacturers
• Strong understanding of demand planning and inventory forecasting
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Mandarin language skills highly regarded

Benefits of working with COS

• Flexible hybrid workplace
• Annual employee incentive schemes
• Generous Reward and Recognition programs
• Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to free Mental Health programs
• Birthday, Paid Parental Leave and Purchase Leave available
• Convenient location with free onsite parking
• Modern onsite gym
• Employee discounts on full product range
• Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
• Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available

More about COS

When you join COS, you’ll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family.  Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.

Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation.  Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.

Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business.  With over 750 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard!

How to Apply

Please follow the instructions on the application page regarding your Work History, Education and Qualifications. You can include Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience. 

COS can offer you not just a job but a career.

If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you!