Head of Distribution Operations

Wesfarmers; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount card

Discounted offers from over 400 retail

Continued training and career developm

Team events and recognition

Wellbeing support

Refer-A-Friend program

Job summary

Blackwoods is seeking an experienced Head of Distribution Operations to lead our national distribution network across multiple sites in Australia. This senior role focuses on safety, service levels, productivity and customer outcomes while delivering major transformation programs.

You will lead Distribution Managers and Continuous Improvement professionals, shaping the future of our operations with automation, systems upgrades and lean initiatives; location flexibility across QLD/NSW/VIC.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in large multi-site distribution, fulfilment, or logistics.
• Proven track record delivering transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage budgets and business outcomes.
• Experience delivering major projects such as automation or systems implementations.
• Credible stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance of Blackwoods' national distribution network to meet safety, service, productivity, inventory and financial targets.
• Execute distribution strategy and network optimisation initiatives to support growth.
• Drive continuous improvement programs, standardisation and Lean methodologies across the network.
• Lead major transformation projects, including automation, systems enhancements and capital investments.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching and succession planning.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, Procurement, Customer Service and Technology to improve end-to-end outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

People development

Lean / continuous improvement

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Distribution Operations to lead our national distribution network and play a key role in shaping the future of our operations.

This strategically important leadership role is responsible for the performance, optimisation and transformation of our national distribution network. Leading a team of Distribution Managers and Continuous Improvement professionals, you will drive safety, service, productivity and customer outcomes across multiple sites nationwide.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a senior operations leader with a strong track record in operational excellence, combined with experience delivering strategic initiatives, network optimisation and large-scale transformation programs.

This role can be located in QLD, NSW or VIC

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the performance of Blackwoods' national distribution network to achieve safety, service, productivity, inventory and financial targets
• Executing distribution strategy and network optimisation initiatives to support future business growth
• Driving continuous improvement programs, operational standardisation and Lean methodologies across the network
• Leading major transformation projects, including automation, systems enhancements and capital investment initiatives
• Building and developing high-performing teams through coaching, succession planning and talent development
• Partnering closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Procurement, Customer Service and Technology teams to improve end-to-end customer outcomes
• Supporting the growth of customer supply chain solutions and value-added service offerings
• Championing a strong safety culture and ensuring all operations are conducted safely and responsibly

About you

You are an accomplished operations leader with significant experience managing complex distribution, fulfilment, supply chain or logistics environments. You understand how to balance operational execution with strategic thinking and have a proven track record of delivering business performance through people, projects and technology.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has extensive leadership experience within distribution, logistics, fulfilment or large-scale multi site operational environments
• Has successfully led medium - large operational teams through change, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Brings strong commercial acumen and can confidently manage budgets, performance metrics and business outcomes
• Has experience delivering major projects such as automation, systems implementations or operational optimisation programs
• Builds credibility through strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Leads with humility, accountability and a people-first mindset
• Is passionate about developing high-performing teams and creating strong succession pipelines
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to safety and operational excellence

Why join us?

• Competitiveincentives &Wesfarmers share plans
• Exclusive Perks:Team Memberdiscount cardforKmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks &Wesfarmers discountedoffersfrom over 400 retail partners
• Continuoustraining and career developmentopportunities
• Team events, celebrations,awardrecognition and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program:wellbeingsupportfor you and your immediate family-coveringcounselling, coaching, financial advice, legal guidance, nutritionalservices, & more!
• Refer-A-Friend program–earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
• Ability topurchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave
• Generouspaid parental leavepolicy
• Freeonsite parkingand more!

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you will be required to undertake background checks (which will include a pre-employment medical assessment involving drug & alcohol testing).

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.