National Manager

Linfox; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks parental leave

Career development opportunities

Benefits across dining and adventure,

Travel and health and well-being

Job summary

Linfox in Sydney is seeking a commercially driven National Manager to deliver exceptional service, drive financial performance and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will oversee national FMCG contracts, manage key customer relationships and lead initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability.

Based in Sydney, you’ll lead a team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure contract compliance while aligning with Linfox values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in logistics business management, ideally in a national or multi-site capacity.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Experience with new business introduction and Go Lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and operational performance across national customer contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Drive business analysis and development, including profitability reviews, rate negotiations, and new business proposals.
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, including audits, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Champion continuous improvement by streamlining reporting and operational processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customer representatives.
• Oversee human resources and industrial relations performance, ensuring teams are trained, competent, and aligned with Linfox values.
• Act as the key contact for customers on contract and service-related matters, ensuring service excellence and contract compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Degree in business management or logistics (desirable)

Job description

Here at Linfox, you’ll join a company that’s focused on evolving the supply chains of today to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

We’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest privately owned logistics providers, proudly delivering

the essentials that communities and industries rely on every day.

And we’re building a safer, secure, efficient and more sustainable future for our industry, one that’s powered by people, technology and smarter ways of working.

At Linfox, together anything’s possible.

What does the job look like?

We’re looking for a commercially driven and operationally savvy National Manager. In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional service to our customers, driving financial performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Based in Sydney, you’ll oversee National FMCG contracts, manage key customer relationships, and lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement. This is a dynamic opportunity to shape outcomes, influence strategy, and lead a team committed to excellence. Key Areas:

• Lead financial and operational performance across national customer contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.


• Drive business analysis and development, including profitability reviews, rate negotiations, and new business proposals.


• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, including audits, SOPs, and quality documentation.


• Champion continuous improvement by streamlining reporting and operational processes.


• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customer representatives.


• Oversee human resources and industrial relations performance, ensuring teams are trained, competent, and aligned with Linfox values.


• Act as the key contact for customers on contract and service-related matters, ensuring service excellence and contract compliance.

Are you the one?

If you thrive in a national leadership role where strategic thinking, customer engagement, and operational excellence are key, this role is for you. You’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in logistics business management, ideally in a national or multi-site capacity.


• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis.


• Experience with new business introduction and operations, and Go Lives


• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive performance across diverse operations.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.


• A degree in business management, logistics or relevant field (desirable).


• A commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.


• The ability to lead by example and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

What's in it for me?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees


• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs


• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being


• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply..

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers

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