Head of Global Distribution & Logistics

R.M. Williams; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous product allowance

40% employee discount

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Exclusive private health partnership

Job summary

R.M.Williams is seeking an experienced Head of Global Distribution & Logistics to lead and optimise end-to-end distribution, fulfilment and logistics across its global network. Based in Sydney or Adelaide, the role reports to the CFO and drives operational excellence across warehousing, automation, freight and 3PL partnerships.

You will establish global KPIs, strengthen supply chain resilience and partner with Retail, Wholesale, Digital, Technology, Product and Commercial teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex distribution, logistics and fulfilment operations across multiple regions.
• Strong experience with freight, carrier and 3PL management, including governance and commercial outcomes.
• Experience working with WMS, WCS and automated warehouse environments.
• Proven track record delivering continuous improvement and network optimisation.
• Strong people leadership across multi-site teams and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution, fulfilment and logistics operations across multiple regions and sites.
• Establish and govern global operational KPIs and reporting.
• Oversee inbound/outbound freight, carrier performance and 3PL partnerships.
• Partner with DC leadership to optimise warehouse automation and data integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement and network optimisation across the network.
• Build capability and alignment across multi-site teams and external partners.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Product and Technology teams to deliver shared outcomes.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through forecasting, planning and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Distribution & Logistics

Freight & 3PL Management

Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

Change Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering degree

Tools

WMS

WCS

Automation in warehouse

Job description

• Generous product allowance & employee discounts
• Opportunity to join us at an exciting time of growth and transformation

Position Summary

R.M.Williams has been crafting products built to go the distance since 1932. Today, our business reaches customers across Australia and around the world, and behind that growth is a distribution and logistics network that needs to be just as considered, resilient and ambitious as the products we make.

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Global Distribution & Logistics to lead and optimise our end-to-end distribution, fulfilment and logistics operations across our global network, based in Sydney or Adelaide.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving operational excellence across warehousing, automation, freight, fulfilment and 3PL partnerships. You’ll bring consistency across regions, strengthen our supply chain resilience and build the capability, systems and partnerships needed to support our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

This is a broad leadership role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape how our global distribution network operates today and into the future.

You’ll:

• Lead distribution, fulfilment and logistics operations across multiple regions and sites.
• Drive consistent standards across safety, service, compliance and operational performance.
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight, carrier performance and global 3PL partnerships, balancing service, cost and commercial outcomes.
• Partner with our Distribution Centre leadership to optimise warehouse automation, WMS/WCS performance, accuracy and data integrity.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement and network optimisation opportunities.
• Build capability and alignment across multi-site teams and external partners.
• Work closely with Retail, Wholesale, Digital, Technology, Product and Commercial teams to deliver shared business outcomes.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through effective planning, forecasting, risk management and scenario readiness.
• Establish and govern meaningful global operational KPIs and performance reporting.
• Lead change across the function, creating a culture where continuous improvement and operational excellence become part of how we work every day.

What you'll bring

You’ll be an experienced distribution and logistics leader who is equally comfortable setting the strategy and getting close enough to the operation to understand what will make it better.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Significant experience leading complex distribution, logistics and fulfilment operations, ideally across multiple regions or markets.
• Strong experience across freight, carrier and 3PL management, including commercial, service and contract governance.
• Experience working with WMS, WCS and automated warehouse environments.
• A proven track record of delivering continuous improvement and network optimisation initiatives.
• Strong people leadership experience across multi-site teams, with the ability to coach, develop and bring people through change.
• The ability to build strong partnerships across commercial, product and technology functions.
• Experience strengthening supply chain resilience through forecasting, planning and risk management.
• Confidence defining and managing operational KPIs and translating performance data into action.
• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence qualifications would be highly regarded.

Why R.M.Williams?

This is an opportunity to take on a truly influential role within one of Australia’s most iconic brands.

You’ll have the scope to shape a global distribution and logistics network, lead meaningful operational change and build capability for the future, while working with passionate teams who take enormous pride in what they do.

At R.M.Williams, we call this The R.M.Way: being United, Dedicated to Excellence, bringing a Service Mindset and being Real. It’s how we work together, how we make decisions and how we continue to build a business that can go the distance.

• Be part of an established and iconic Australian brand with long term career development opportunities
• Generous product allowance
• 40% employee discount
• Annual bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer leave
• Exclusive private health partnership

About R.M.Williams

Since 1932, R.M.Williams has answered the call for hardwearing, timeless products that can hold up against the harsh conditions of the Australian outback - and look good whilst doing it. Our bestselling leather boots and belts are still crafted by hand in Adelaide, South Australia, alongside an ever-growing range of apparel, accessories and lifestyle products. At the heart of everything we do is a simple promise of loyalty and endurance; a commitment that our products will accompany their wearer on all of life’s great journeys. Reginald Murray ‘RM’ Williams always said, ‘it’s the people who make a company’ and we stand by that statement today, with a global network of teams that feels like family. A culture of growth, development and team spirit is central to our success.

R.M.Williams appreciates the importance and value of a diverse workforce and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at R.M.Williams are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, national origin or family or parental status. R.M.Williams will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.