3PL Logistics Manager

MB Logistics; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Car allowance

Leadership role

Professional development

Safety culture

Job summary

MB Logistics is seeking an experienced 3PL Logistics Manager for a Canberra-based, long-term project. You will lead warehousing, inventory and transport operations with a strong safety focus, ensuring compliance, accuracy and on-schedule delivery.

You will oversee a dedicated project team, engage with clients and suppliers, and drive continuous improvement. A senior leadership role with a competitive package awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience managing 3PL warehousing and transport operations.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and safety leadership.
• Proven experience supervising operational teams.
• Proactive hazard and risk management.
• Experience with inventory control, WMS, and operational reporting.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to work with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Current Australian driver licence.
• Forklift licence or forklift operations experience advantageous.
• CartonCloud knowledge is a plus.
• Qualifications in logistics, supply chain, transport, warehousing or management highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehousing, inventory and transport activities for the project.
• Maintain safety culture and ensure WHS compliance.
• Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments and safety investigations.
• Report and close out hazards, incidents and near-misses.
• Monitor Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management and vehicle safety obligations.
• Manage warehouse receiving, storage, stock control, picking, dispatch and delivery.
• Coordinate material movements between locations.
• Utilise Warehouse Management System to maintain inventory records.
• Track KPIs for stock accuracy, receipting times, pick accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Develop and mentor warehouse, inventory, forklift and transport staff.
• Coordinate inductions and ongoing compliance training.
• Manage workloads, leave coverage and resourcing.
• Maintain operations and safety records for audit and reporting.
• Provide regular performance reports to stakeholders and flag risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety and service delivery.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained and safe.

Skills

3PL logistics

Safety compliance

Team supervision

WHS knowledge

Inventory control

WMS experience

Client coordination

Driver licence

Forklift ops

Reporting & analytics

Education

Logistics / Supply Chain degree

Tools

CartonCloud

Job description

Canberra based | Full time | Leadership role

MB Logistics is seeking an experienced and safety-focused 3PL Logistics Manager to lead the delivery of warehousing, inventory and transport services for a significant long-term project based in Canberra.

This key leadership position is responsible for establishing and managing safe, compliant and efficient logistics operations. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated project team and work closely with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure services are delivered safely, accurately and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the project's warehousing, inventory and transport activities.

• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure all personnel follow WHS policies, safe work procedures and site requirements.

• Conduct and oversee pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments, safety inspections and incident investigations.

• Ensure hazards, incidents and near misses are promptly reported, investigated and appropriately closed out.

• Monitor compliance with Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management, load restraint and vehicle safety obligations.

• Manage warehouse receipting, storage, stock control, order picking, dispatch and delivery activities.

• Coordinate scheduled movements of materials between locations.

• Ensure accurate inventory records and effective use of the Warehouse Management System, CartonCloud.

• Monitor performance against agreed KPIs, including stock accuracy, receipting times, pick accuracy and on-time delivery.

• Lead, support and develop warehouse, inventory, forklift and transport personnel.

• Coordinate employee inductions, training, competency assessments and ongoing compliance requirements.

• Manage daily workloads, staff allocations, leave coverage and additional resource requirements.

• Maintain accurate operational, safety, training, maintenance and compliance records.

• Prepare regular performance reports and communicate operational risks, delays or issues to key stakeholders.

• Promote continuous improvement across safety, service delivery, systems and operational processes.

• Ensure vehicles, forklifts, equipment and facilities are properly inspected, maintained and used safely.

About You

• Demonstrated experience managing 3PL, warehousing, transport or complex logistics operations.

• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and practical experience leading workplace safety and compliance.

• Proven experience supervising and developing operational teams.

• A proactive approach to identifying hazards, managing risks and improving safety performance.

• Experience with inventory control, warehouse management systems and operational reporting.

• Strong planning, organisation, problem-solving and communication skills.

• The ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a time-sensitive environment.

• A current Australian driver licence.

• A forklift licence or experience managing forklift operations would be advantageous.

• Experience and knowledge in the use of CartonCloud would be an advantage.

• Relevant qualifications in logistics, supply chain, transport, warehousing, WHS or management would be highly regarded.

Security and Eligibility Requirements

Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate must:

• Be an Australian citizen.

• Be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance.

• Satisfy all required background, identity, employment and security checks.

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding project, client and operational information.

• Complete all required workplace, site and safety inductions before commencing relevant duties.

Employment will be subject to the successful completion of all required pre-employment and security screening.

What We Offer

• An attractive salary package, based on experience and qualifications.

• A fully maintained company vehicle or car allowance.

• A senior leadership role on a significant long-term Canberra-based project.

• The opportunity to establish and lead a dedicated logistics operation.

• Ongoing professional development, training and support.

• A supportive, family-owned Canberra business.

• A workplace committed to safety, teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

About MB Logistics

MB Logistics is a Canberra-based, family-owned transport and logistics company providing reliable warehousing, distribution and freight services. We are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, customer service and operational performance.

MB Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.