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Senior Manager, Logistics Operations ANZ
The Senior Manager, Logistics Operations ANZ is a new role based in Sydney. The role will be accountable for the end‐to‐end performance, strategy, and continuous improvement of logistics operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring safe, compliant, cost‐effective, and customer‐focused distribution operations.
Responsibilities
* Lead end‐to‐end warehousing and distribution across Australia & New Zealand, ensuring safe, compliant, cost‐effective, and customer‐focused product flow (receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, inventory).
* Own and optimise 3PL partnerships: manage contracts, governance, SLAs, and partner performance to deliver reliable service and continuous improvement.
* Define and execute the regional warehousing and distribution strategy aligned with global supply chain priorities, driving network design, systems, and transformation initiatives.
* Deliver continuous improvement in productivity, accuracy, lead times, and cost through process optimisation, automation, and strong stakeholder partnerships.
* Drive financial and performance accountability: set and manage budgets, control costs, forecast, and report KPIs across safety, quality, service, cost, and inventory.
* Ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, risk mitigation, and business continuity across internal and external operations.
* Build and lead high‐performing operational teams: coach leaders, develop capability and succession pipelines, and act as the primary ANZ escalation point for warehousing and distribution issues.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in engineering/supply chain or related field.
* Strong end‐to‐end knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and logistics operations in a regulated environment.
* Proven experience managing 3PL providers and complex supplier networks.
* Strong commercial acumen, including cost management and contract governance.
* Demonstrated ability to lead operational change and continuous improvement programs.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions and senior leadership.
* Data‐driven decision‐making and performance management capability.
Skills
* Analytical Reasoning, Customer Centricity, Demand Forecasting, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Financial Competence, Global Market, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Materials Handling, Order Management, Organizing, Procurement Policies, Productivity Planning, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management
Benefits
* Competitive remuneration package
* Continuous training and support
* Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements
* Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion
* Up to 18 weeks of parental leave
* 4 days of volunteer leave
* Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave
* Dedicated Wellbeing Day
* Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program
* Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate leave (up to 30 days)
* Life insurance coverage
All applicants must have rights to work in Australia.
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