Dispatch & Logistics Transformation Lead

Brunel; Queensland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Autonomy in your role

Job summary

Brunel is recruiting a commercially minded logistics leader to establish and lead an internally managed dispatch and logistics function in Australia. You will transition from external management to an internal model, building the team, systems and processes to support future distribution needs.

Reporting to the Regional Packing Manager, you will oversee daily dispatch operations, ensure cold-chain integrity and drive cost efficiencies across freight and carrier management.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience across logistics, transport, dispatch or distribution operations.
• Experience in FMCG, agriculture, food production, mining, manufacturing or other high-volume environments.
• Proven track record in establishing, transitioning or improving logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of cold-chain logistics, dispatch processes and distribution planning.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, including freight cost management and carrier performance.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and CI capabilities.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with ability to drive accountability and change.

Responsibilities

• Establish the internal operating model, including team structure, processes, systems and operational controls.
• Oversee daily dispatch operations, ensuring accurate, timely deliveries and consistent cold-chain integrity.
• Optimise freight, load planning, vehicle utilisation and transport scheduling.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs, waiting times and reliance on premium freight.
• Manage carrier relationships, performance expectations and distribution costs.
• Recruit, develop and lead an accountable, safety-focused logistics team.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Distribution operations

Freight cost management

Carrier performance

Cold-chain logistics

Stakeholder management

Change management

Job description

Brunel is recruiting a commercially minded logistics leader to establish and lead an internally managed dispatch and logistics function in Australia. You will transition from external management to an internal model, building the team, systems and processes to support future distribution needs.

Reporting to the Regional Packing Manager, you will oversee daily dispatch operations, ensure cold-chain integrity and drive cost efficiencies across freight and carrier management.