Hybrid Perishables & Livestock Manager — Sydney

Deutsche Post; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding

Great place to work

Wellbeing subsidy

Onsite carpark

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Sydney seeks a Perishables & Livestock Manager to drive growth, manage a PnL, and lead a high-performing team. The role requires collaboration with field sales to enhance customer satisfaction and expand service lines.

The position offers hybrid working options after onboarding, with a focus on service excellence, supplier partnerships, and compliant, efficient operations within perishable logistics.

Qualifications

• Full right to work in Australia.
• 2 to 5 years as Perishables & Livestock Manager or similar.
• Drive growth through customer-focused initiatives and field sales collaboration.
• Create a culture of trust and continuous improvement.
• Maintain objective goals and adapt to change to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Own department PnL and drive growth in local markets with field sales to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Ensure service quality and operational excellence; monitor performance and implement process improvements.
• Build and manage supplier relationships to optimize service and profitability.
• Act as SME for perishable operations; monitor responses, validations, and compliance timelines.
• Ensure quality KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Lead a high-performing team and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive productivity targets to provide perishable services while maximizing GP on files.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to grow the department and secure new business.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Perishables & Livestock management

Customer visits

P&L ownership

Team leadership

Process improvement

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Sydney seeks a Perishables & Livestock Manager to drive growth, manage a PnL, and lead a high-performing team. The role requires collaboration with field sales to enhance customer satisfaction and expand service lines.

The position offers hybrid working options after onboarding, with a focus on service excellence, supplier partnerships, and compliant, efficient operations within perishable logistics.