Distribution Centre Coordinator

Lactalis; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Internal training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking a hands-on Logistics and Distribution Coordinator based in Forrestdale, WA, to lead a warehouse team of 8 in a fast-paced dairy distribution center.

Reporting to the DC Manager, you will coordinate daily shift operations, ensure on-time and accurate dispatch, manage labour across shifts, and drive safety, quality and efficiency with a proactive leadership style.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG distribution is advantageous.
• Experience working in cold rooms is desirable.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Strong leadership to mentor and support staff.
• Excellent communication and customer service focus.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shift operations and stakeholder communication.
• Deliver on-time, in-full customer service and dispatch performance.
• Manage labour resources and workforce across shifts.
• Lead performance, training, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, GMP and procedures.
• Monitor inventory and reporting to meet service targets.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive

Continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Work with iconic Australian brands; Pauls Milk, Harvey Fresh, Oak & More!
• Enjoy discounted health insurance, free on-site parking and discounts!
• Join and help to lead a warehouse team of 8 in a fast-paced dairy DC.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Annual Salary Review
• Monday to Friday role - no weekend work!
• Access to internal employee discounts and benefits on health insurance and many retailers
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Internal training and development
• Career progression opportunities within the world's largest dairy organisation!

About the Opportunity

Based in Forrestdale, Western Australia, a new rare and exciting opportunity is available for a hands on Logistics and Distribution Coordinator to join our team.

Reporting to the DC Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating the day to day operations of the logistics team on shift.

With leadership, proactivity and energy, you need to make sure that customer service is delivered whilst ensuring safety, quality and efficiency is met.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to

• Coordinate daily shift operations and stakeholder communication.
• Deliver on-time, in-full customer service and dispatch performance.
• Manage labour resources and workforce coverage across shifts.
• Lead performance, training, and communication through toolbox talks and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, GMP, and company procedures.
• Monitor inventory, reporting, and operational performance to meet service and budget targets.

About You

• Experience in FMCG Distribution is highly advantageous
• Experience working in Cold Rooms is highly desirable
• Supervisory experience
• Attention to detail
• Strong and active leadership skills to guide, mentor and support staff
• Strong focus on communication and Customer service
• Proactive
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Sound written & verbal communication
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office

Click on the link to learn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to become the World’s No.1 Dairy Company

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.

We are Lactalis Australia

We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.

At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pilar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are. We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us. Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference.