About Forever New
Step into the world of Forever New, where fashion meets confidence and every moment is designed to make it her moment. From our Melbourne beginnings 20 years ago to more than 450 stores globally, Forever New continues to evolve—creating beautiful, feminine fashion underpinned by strong commercial thinking and global sourcing expertise.
Perks and Benefits
As a valued member of the Forever New family, you'll not only enjoy exciting rewards and benefits, but also be part of a team that genuinely appreciates your talent and contribution.
* Enjoy a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic family & friends offers
* Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidised coffee and lunch at the café downstairs
* Celebrate loyalty and life moments with birthday and loyalty leave
* Gain recruitment referral incentives for bringing exceptional talent into the team
* Take part in wellbeing and sustainability initiatives, supporting both you and the planet
* Grow with continuous learning and development programs
* Be recognised for your contributions through awards and recognition programs
* Enjoy subsidised car parking and a vibrant Richmond head office location
* Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents
Job Title
We are seeking an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to lead our in‐house, two‐brand DC operation supporting stores, ecommerce and wholesale partners across Australia and internationally.
Responsibilities
* Lead end‐to‐end DC operations: inbound, storage, replenishment, pick/pack, dispatch and returns
* Manage outbound transport, carrier relationships and service levels to stores, ecommerce and wholesale partners
* Own inventory integrity, stock accuracy and systems (WMS/ERP), including stocktakes and cycle counts
* Lead, coach and develop DC Supervisors, Team Leaders and team members to drive engagement and performance
* Establish, track and improve operational KPIs across service, productivity, safety, quality and cost
* Control DC operating costs including labour, freight, consumables and invoice approvals
* Oversee WHS, compliance, facilities, security and contractor management (non‐negotiable)
* Support budgeting, reporting and peak trade planning, including DC clearance sales events
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience managing a high‐volume Distribution Centre or warehouse operation, ideally within fashion or retail
* Strong working knowledge of inventory control, pick/pack, dispatch and reverse logistics
* A confident people leader with experience managing large teams, rosters and performance
* Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem‐solving capability
* Comfortable working hands‐on in a fast‐paced environment and leading through peak periods
* Highly systems‐literate (WMS, ERP, RF scanning, Excel)
* WHS‐driven, detail‐focused and solutions‐oriented
Values
Think Customer
Respect for All
Keep it Simple
Take Responsibility
Act with Pace
Location
Melbourne, Victoria
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