Manager, Warehouse

Covetrus, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on animal health products

Perkbox/Boost access

Additional leave benefits

Hybrid work options

Dog-friendly offices

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership development programs

Annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

Covetrus, Inc. in Sydney (Erskine Park) is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a high-volume distribution centre, focusing on timeliness, accuracy, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

You will report to the Supply Chain Director, APAC. You will oversee warehouse staff, drive KPI performance, implement safe work practices, optimize processes, and coordinate cycle counts and stock takes to ensure inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior warehousing experience in a high-volume facility.
• Experience in Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Animal Health or Medical Devices.
• Advanced skills with Warehouse Management and Freight Management Systems.
• Intermediate MS Office/Excel skills.
• Experience in facilities and site management.
• Experience using warehouse tracking and operational software (Dematic, Voice Pick & RF) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large warehouse team, including recruitment, engagement and performance management.
• Build and enforce safe work practices and ensure staff training.
• Develop and optimise efficient work processes with the Supply Chain Director.
• Plan and coordinate distribution/resources to meet service levels.
• Coordinate cycle counts and stock takes; safeguard inventory.
• Maintain site security and asset protection.

Skills

Leadership

Warehousing operations

Import/Export knowledge

MS Excel

Warehouse systems

Facilities management

Site management

Education

Degree in Warehousing/Logistics/Business

Tools

Dematic

Voice Pick

RF scanners

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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?

• 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.
• Annual volunteer days.

Covetrus team members are eligible to access a suite of fantastic benefits, to help them look after themselves, their family and their beloved pets.

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.

Covetrus is built on the following values; Never Settle, Share the Customer Goal, Give Power, Be Passionate and Do Good.

If you share these values, we would be interested in hearing from you.

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.