Logistics Operations Manager

Bunnings Group Limited (AU); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

Exclusive benefits program

Parental leave 12 weeks

Festive gifts

Cafe discounts

Job summary

Bunnings Group is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager to lead inbound, outbound and inventory at the Laverton North Fulfilment Centre, delivering safe, efficient, and reliable outcomes for stores and customers.

You will develop great teams, leverage data to drive continuous improvement, and partner across Supply Chain, stores and external providers to optimise operations while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience within large-scale retail, FMCG or supply chain.
• Senior operational leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and inventory operations.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and third-party logistics.
• Strong commercial and operational acumen.
• Experience driving safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient inbound, outbound and inventory operations.
• Build an engaged, high-performing team through coaching and development.
• Drive improvements across safety, productivity, service and inventory accuracy.
• Manage key operational costs, labour and performance targets.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve ways of working.
• Build strong partnerships across Supply Chain, stores and external providers.
• Lead your team positively through change and create an inclusive environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Senior operational leadership

Warehouse operations knowledge

Warehouse Management Systems

Third-party logistics

Commercial and operational acumen

Safety and continuous improvement

Job description

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter! What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

Benefits

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few
• Free standard OnePass membership
• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender
• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

About the role

Ready to lead a large-scale logistics operation and make a real impact? As our Logistics Operations Manager, you’ll lead inbound, outbound and inventory operations within our Laverton North Fulfilment Centre, helping deliver safe, efficient and reliable outcomes for our stores and customers. With "A million ways to make an impact", you’ll have the opportunity to develop great teams, improve operational performance and drive continuous improvement across safety, service and cost.

What’s involved

• Lead safe and efficient inbound, outbound and inventory operations.
• Build an engaged, high-performing team through coaching and development.
• Drive improvements across safety, productivity, service and inventory accuracy.
• Manage key operational costs, labour and performance targets.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve ways of working.
• Build strong partnerships across Supply Chain, stores and external providers.
• Lead your team positively through change and create an inclusive environment.

About You

You’re an experienced operational leader who enjoys bringing people together and getting the best out of a team. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced supply chain environment, using data to make decisions and balancing safety, service, cost and productivity. You’re collaborative, practical and passionate about creating a great team culture while delivering strong operational results.

What you’ll need

• Warehouse experience within large-scale retail, FMCG or supply chain
• Senior operational leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and inventory operations
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and third-party logistics
• Strong commercial and operational acumen
• Experience driving safety and continuous improvement initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions.

We’re committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment for all team members regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or background.

Eligibility

Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

Background checks

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We’re proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online. At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that’s backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together.

For support, contact us at [e-mail].

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.