Logistics Manager

SolarHub; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

iPhone and laptop

9-day fortnight

Free parking

Job summary

SolarHub in Canberra is seeking an experienced, hands-on Logistics Manager to elevate warehouse and logistics operations. You will lead the team, set up robust processes, and scale stock and freight systems across multiple sites, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery.

You will drive stock accuracy, collaborate with scheduling, sales and service, and oversee inbound/outbound freight and EOFY stock takes while promoting a safe, high-performing warehouse culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting up or improving logistics and warehouse operations.
• Strong leadership with ability to develop a team.
• Confidence with systems and data; experience with Simpro or similar.
• Strong stock control and freight coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• A current driver’s licence and forklift licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support the warehouse and logistics team.
• Implement scalable logistics processes across multiple sites.
• Improve stock tracking and reporting to ensure visibility.
• Oversee receipt, storage and dispatch of stock, and inbound freight.
• Collaborate with scheduling, sales and service to prep materials.
• Manage stock control, monthly/EOFY stock takes, and forecasting.
• Drive cost savings across freight, warehousing and suppliers.
• Ensure a safe, well-organised warehouse with regular equipment inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Stock control

Systems & data

Communication

Forklift license

Driver's license

Tools

Simpro

Job description

SolarHub is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced, hands on Logistics Manager based in Canberra to take our warehouse and logistics operations to the next level.

With continued expansion across our regional branches, we need someone who can set up the processes, systems and team structure to get the our stock delivered on time and cost effectively. You’ll lead the warehouse and logistics team, bring structure to our stock and freight systems, and make the whole operation run smarter.

At SolarHub we believe in work-life balance, so all employees work a 9-day fortnight. Enjoy every second Friday off!

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead, develop and support the warehouse and logistics team, including recruitment, performance management and building a strong team culture.


• Implement logistics processes and procedures that will scale as we grow across multiple sites.


• Improve our systems and data, including stock tracking and reporting in our systems, so inventory is accurate and visible across all branches.


• Oversee receipt, storage and dispatch of stock, plus inbound freight, carrier bookings and transfers between our Canberra, South Coast, Wollongong and Snowy Mountains branches.


• Work closely with scheduling, sales and service so materials are ready ahead of install dates.


• Manage stock control, including monthly and EOFY stock takes, forecasting stock requirements and handling warranty returns.


• Drive continuous improvement and cost savings across freight, warehousing and suppliers.


• Lead a safe, organised warehouse, including equipment inspections, safety initiatives and fleet and trailer management.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience setting up or improving logistics and warehouse operations


• Strong leadership, with the ability to build and develop a team


• Confidence with systems and data, and ideally experience with Simpro or similar job management or inventory software


• Strong stock control and freight coordination skills


• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills


• A current driver’s licence and forklift licence

Benefits and perks:

• Company vehicle


• iPhone and laptop


• 9-day working fortnight!


• Free parking