Manager, Warehouse

Covetrus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discounts on animal health &%

Perkbox/Boost discounts

Annual leave – birthday leave & paid/!

Flexible hybrid work options

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

Covetrus is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager for our Sydney (Erskine Park) distribution centre. You will lead a large warehouse team, oversee dispatch/receipts, and ensure KPI targets are met with focus on safety, accuracy and cost effectiveness.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, APAC, you will optimise resources, implement efficient processes and maintain stock integrity while upholding high standards of leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior warehousing experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, FMCG, animal health or medical devices preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and coach high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, engagement, performance management and development for warehouse staff.
• Create and enforce safe work practices and provide training.
• Develop and optimise work processes with the Supply Chain Director.
• Plan resource distribution and direct product distribution to meet service levels.
• Coordinate cycle counts and stock takes; maintain stock integrity.
• Ensure security of premises, inventory and staff.

Skills

People leadership

Performance management

Team development

Resilience under pressure

Education

Warehousing/Logistics or Business degree

Tools

Dematic

Voice Pick & RF

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to join our Sydney (Erskine Park) team on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting into the Supply Chain Director, APAC, you will be responsible for the dispatch, receipt and management of goods within the distribution centre with a focus on timeliness, accuracy, efficiency and cost effectiveness. People leadership will also be a core responsibility, and you will oversee warehouse staff, ensuring they are performing as a high-performance unit to meet KPI’s.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include;

• Leadership and management responsibilities including recruitment, engagement, performance management, and professional development for a large warehouse team.
• Creating, maintaining and guiding safe work practices, ensuring all employees receive appropriate training and comply with safe work practices.
• Developing and maintaining effective and efficient work processes and procedures in conjunction with the Supply Chain Director.
• Optimising resources across the site, including planning and directing the distribution of products and employee workflows to ensure that distribution, despatch and delivery remain consistent with agreed service levels.
• Co-ordination of cycle counts, and stock takes within the distribution centre.
• Ultimate responsibility for security of the premises, inventory and staff members.

About You

To be successful you will have;

• Formal qualifications in Warehousing, Logistics or Business (preferred).
• Demonstrated 5+ years experience in warehousing operations at a senior level within a high-volume warehouse.
• Previous experience within Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Animal Health or Medical Devices.
• Experience leading and coaching high performing teams coupled with a strong desire to create departmental success.
• A working knowledge of import and export regulations and procedures.
• Willingness to chip in and support the achievement of team goals as needed.
• Personal resilience under pressure.
• Advance skills with Warehouse Management and Freight Management Systems.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office, MS Excel.
• Experience in facilities management and site management.
• Previous experience utilising warehouse tracking and operational software packages (Dematic, Voice Pick & RF desirable).

Why Join Us?

At Covetrus, we’re proud of our family friendly culture and respectful workplace. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from like-minded persons from all walks of life.Covetrus team members are eligible to access a suite of fantastic benefits, to help them look after themselves, their family and their beloved pets.These include –

• Generous discounts on our range of animal health food & enrichment products.
• Access to Perkbox/Boost apps for discounts on everyday shopping & amazing health & wellbeing resources.
• Additional leave benefits – annual birthday leave, paid parental leave, & the option to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible hybrid Work From Home options & dog-friendly offices (select roles and locations).
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Reward & recognition through our quarterly Values Awards and our Service Anniversary Awards.
• Professional development through our Leadership Development & Emerging Leadership courses.
• Access to annual flu vaccinations.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.