Distribution Centre Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Vinidex, part of Aliaxis, is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead distribution operations at the Toowoomba site. Based at the Toowoomba Distribution Centre, you will drive operational excellence, lead transformation initiatives and develop regional distribution strategies with high-performing teams.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on management, requiring a growth mindset, safety focus and the ability to collaborate across manufacturing, planning, procurement, customer service

Qualifications

• 10+ years leadership in distribution or supply chain.
• Experience leading change and continuous improvement.
• Strong budget and cost efficiency experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems, SAP EWM preferred.

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 transformation programs, including site performance improvement 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 KPI including DIFOT, inventory accuracy, safety, productivity and cost performance.
• Lead and mentor operational teams to build capability and succession pipelines.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, procurement, customer service and sales for integrated outcomes.
• Manage budgets, labour resources, third-party providers and OPEX.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Budgets

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Strategy development

People development

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.

Vinidex

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.

If you're an experienced supply chain leader ready to shape the future of distribution operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s "Growth with Purpose" strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up - we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!