Distribution Centre Manager

Aliaxis; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Go for Zero safety culture

Sustainability focus

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition programs

Mentoring opportunities

DEI council participation

Career development locally and Globall

Job summary

Aliaxis is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead distribution operations at our Toowoomba site. You will drive safety, performance, and regional distribution strategy, while building high‑performing teams and delivering customer‑centric outcomes.

Based at the Toowoomba Distribution Centre, you will report to the GM Supply Chain APAC and lead transformation initiatives, network optimisation and capability development across the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leadership experience across distribution, warehousing or supply chain operations.
• Proven success leading change, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, operational performance and cost efficiency.
• Experience with warehouse management systems, with SAP EWM experience highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of distribution, logistics, inventory management and supply chain best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring and leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organisation.
• A visible, hands-on leadership style with an unwavering commitment to safety.
• Curiosity, initiative and a growth mindset, with the drive to challenge the status quo and continuously improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Take full ownership of distribution performance, ensuring service, productivity, inventory and cost targets are achieved.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives, process improvements and network optimisation projects.
• Lead key transformation programs, including site performance improvement, capability development and systems optimisation.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, customer service and supply chain performance.
• Partner with Supply Chain Leadership to support regional distribution strategy and future network design.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including DIFOT, inventory accuracy, safety, productivity and cost performance.
• Lead, coach and mentor operational teams to build capability and succession pipelines.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, procurement, customer service and sales teams to deliver integrated supply chain outcomes.
• Manage budgets, labour resources, third‑party providers and operational expenditure.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Coaching & mentoring

Tools

SAP EWM

Job description

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.

For more than 70 years, Vinidex has set the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil markets. We make life flow by connecting water, gas and energy across Australia with innovative, high-quality products.

As part of the Aliaxis Group, we are proud to contribute to global sustainability outcomes while creating a safe, inclusive and engaging workplace. Our behaviours guide everything we do:

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• We Dare to challenge the status quo and learn fast
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our actions

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for Distribution Manager to lead distribution operations across our Toowoomba site.

Based at our Toowoomba Distribution Centre and reporting to the GM Supply Chain APAC, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, leading transformation initiatives, developing regional distribution strategies and building high-performing teams across the region.

This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands‑on operational management, making it ideal for an experienced supply chain professional who thrives on driving change, improving performance and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

What will you do

• Lead and develop a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Take full ownership of distribution performance, ensuring service, productivity, inventory and cost targets are achieved.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives, process improvements and network optimisation projects.
• Lead key transformation programs, including site performance improvement, capability development and systems optimisation.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, customer service and supply chain performance.
• Partner with Supply Chain Leadership to support regional distribution strategy and future network design.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including DIFOT, inventory accuracy, safety, productivity and cost performance.
• Lead, coach and mentor operational teams to build capability and succession pipelines.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, procurement, customer service and sales teams to deliver integrated supply chain outcomes.
• Manage budgets, labour resources, third‑party providers and operational expenditure.

About you

• 10 years + leadership experience across distribution, warehousing or supply chain operations.
• Proven success leading change, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, operational performance and cost efficiency.
• Experience with warehouse management systems, with SAP EWM experience highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of distribution, logistics, inventory management and supply chain best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to build high‑performing teams through coaching, mentoring and leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organisation.
• A visible, hands‑on leadership style with an unwavering commitment to safety.
• Curiosity, initiative and a growth mindset, with the drive to challenge the status quo and continuously improve outcomes.

Why join us? We care

• Annual performance bonus program and competitive salary package to reward your contribution.
• A commitment to a safe working environment with “Go for Zero”.
• Work for a business that cares about sustainability and impact.
• Industry‑leading paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program for you & your family.
• Recognition programs and service awards.
• Mentoring opportunities to grow your career.
• Join our global DEI council and make a difference.
• Career development opportunities locally and globally.