National Transport & Fleet Manager

Stratco (Australia) Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness & mental health support

Competitive remuneration

Team member discounts

Career growth & development

Job summary

Stratco (Australia) Pty Limited is seeking an experienced National Transport & Fleet Manager to lead strategy, governance and performance of transport and fleet operations across Australia. Based at Gepps Cross, this senior role reports to the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for safe, on-time deliveries and continuous improvement across company fleets, carriers and 3PL partners.

You’ll drive consistency, performance and cost optimisation while building capability across national

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in national or multi-site transport, fleet, logistics or delivery operations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian transport compliance, WHS, Chain of Responsibility and fleet governance.
• Experience with ERP systems and transport management platforms.
• Proven ability to influence dispersed teams and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Stratco's national transport and fleet strategy.
• Lead transport, fleet, carrier and 3PL performance across sites and units.
• Drive Return Home Safe culture and ensure compliance with transport obligations.
• Optimize fleet utilisation, freight costs, delivery performance and asset lifecycle.
• Establish national standards, KPIs and governance frameworks.
• Improve route efficiency, freight recovery and capacity planning.
• Provide national performance insights, forecasts and risk reporting to executives.
• Build capability across transport leaders and operational teams nationwide.

Skills

National leadership

Transport & fleet ops

Compliance & governance

Budget & KPI management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/transport software

Education

Transport/Logistics degree

Tools

ERP systems

Transport management platforms

Telematics solutions

Job description

Drive operational excellence. Deliver every customer promise.

At Stratco, we're building a smarter, safer and more customer-focused supply chain. We're seeking an experienced National Transport & Fleet Manager to lead the strategy, governance and performance of our transport and fleet operations across Australia.

Based at Gepps Cross and reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping how products move across our national network. You'll drive consistency, performance and continuous improvement across company-owned fleets, carrier partners, 3PL providers and customer delivery operations, ensuring every delivery is safe, efficient and on time.

You'll work closely with senior leaders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales and Operations to enhance customer outcomes, lift service performance, optimise costs and create a best-in-class transport function. Your broader responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing Stratco's national transport and fleet strategy
• Leading transport, fleet, carrier and 3PL performance across multiple sites and business units
• Driving a strong Return Home Safe culture and ensuring compliance with all transport and Chain of Responsibility obligations
• Optimising fleet utilisation, freight costs, delivery performance and asset lifecycle management
• Establishing clear national standards, KPI's and governance frameworks
• Improving route efficiency, freight recovery, capacity planning and service outcomes
• Providing national performance insights, forecasts, risk reporting and improvement plans to executive leadership
• Building capability across transport leaders, planners and operational teams nationwide
• Championing continuous improvement through data and technology

About you

You are a commercially minded transport and logistics leader who thrives on balancing customer experience, operational performance and safety.

You'll bring:

• Significant leadership experience in national or multi-site transport, fleet, logistics or delivery operations
• Proven success managing mixed fleets, carriers and 3PL networks
• Strong knowledge of Australian transport compliance, WHS, Chain of Responsibility and fleet governance
• Demonstrated ability to influence geographically dispersed teams and drive accountability
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, KPI's and improvement initiatives
• Experience working with ERP systems, transport management platforms and telematic solutions
• A pragmatic and hands on approach
• Qualifications in Transport, Logistics Supply Chain, Business or a related field will be highly regarded

This is an opportunity to influence transport and fleet operations at a national level within one of Australia's most respected manufacturing and building products organisations.

Ready to Drive National Impact?

Life at Stratco includes

Holistic Wellness & Mental Health Support | 24/7 EAP to team members & family|Flexible Working Arrangements |Team Member Discounts|Professional Development & Career Growth | Competitive Remuneration |Positive Workplace Culture & Inclusion

Our EVP

At Stratco, manufacturing is our foundation, but our people are our future. We empower our team to grow and succeed, within an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every individual matters, and innovation thrives. We are committed to offering fulfilling and rewarding career paths, ongoing learning and development, and recognition for outstanding service. Join us and build the futureyou’vealways envisaged, while redefining outdoor living and improving the lifestyles of our customers.

At Stratco, Safety is paramount, and we take every measure to ensure our team members‘Return Home Safe’.

We value integrity, accountability, and respect. At Stratco, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.