Distribution Manager

Etex; Altona; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly pay reviews

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive training

Supportive culture

Job summary

Etex Australia is seeking an experienced Distribution and Warehouse Manager to lead on-site operations in Altona, overseeing inventory, safety, and customer service alignment. You will drive SAP-based controls, cycle counts and continuous improvement while partnering with service providers and internal teams.

As a key member of the site leadership, you will develop your team, manage budgets, and contribute to annual plans and targets, fostering a culture of safety, quality and operational

Qualifications

• Experience managing warehouse and distribution operations.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating logistics.
• Experience with SAP processing and cycle counts.
• Forklift licence and valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop the team with training plans and SOPs for safe, efficient warehouse operations.
• Interface with Customer Service and transport providers to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
• Ensure inventory control via SAP processing and regular cycle counts; investigate variances.
• Lead a culture of full safety and compliance with site and corporate standards.
• Collaborate on three-year development plans and CAPEX initiatives to improve equipment.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints via the feedback system; approve or reject when needed.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Staff supervision

Inventory control

Operations analysis

Safety compliance

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Education

Logistics degree

Job description

Location

Altona, AU

Summary

In the exciting career opportunity, you will be responsible for overseeing all distribution and warehouse operations on-site, ensuring efficient and safe logistics, inventory management and customer service alignment. The role involves leading a distribution team, integrating supply chain functions, managing raw materials and delivery operations and actively contributing to the site's cultural and operational standards. You will also lead continuous improvement initiatives and contributes to budget, reporting, and quality compliance. As a member of the site management team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and achieving annual targets, plans and budgets.

What You’ll Do

• Develop the team, training plans, and standard operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operations
• Interface with Customer Service and transport providers to establish and maintain processes that ensure the timely and fit-for-purpose delivery of finished goods to customers.
• Ensure effective inventory control through timely and accurate SAP processing, regular cycle counts, and thorough investigation of any variances
• Take a lead role in establishing a culture of full compliance with site and corporate standards, where world-class safety behaviour, cleanliness, operational excellence and product quality are recognised as the standard
• Collaborate with other departments in the preparation of three-year development plans, including proposing CAPEX initiatives to improve equipment and processes
• Ensure thorough investigation and appropriate resolution of all service complaints received via the Customer Complaint Feedback System, including decision-making on approvals or rejections

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in either Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or Transport & Distribution Management
• Extensive experience in managing warehouse and distribution operations, including staff supervision, inventory control, and logistics coordination
• Previous hands-on experience in manual handling and warehouse operations
• Strong background in end-of-month reporting, variance investigation, and operational analysis
• Demonstrated success in achieving operational targets under pressure
• Hold a current Forklift and Drivers Licence

Why join us?

Etex Australia prioritises professional development, focusing on mentorship and supportive team environments that foster individual growth.

• Yearly salary reviews
• EAP services for you and your family
• Reward and recognition program
• Paid Parental Leave for Primary and Secondary Carers
• Fully supported training
• Great culture, supportive team environment; we work together and help each other “enjoy a laugh whilst working hard”

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