National Warehouse Manager

Enware Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AVG (Australian Valve Group) is seeking an experienced National Warehouse Manager to lead operations across Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. You will manage a 12-person team, oversee inventory accuracy, and drive efficiency and safety across three sites.

Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Manager, this role involves payroll, training, scheduling, and cost management while coordinating with other sites and providing hands-on support as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive warehouse experience in a management/supervisory capacity.
• Computer literate with inventory planning systems and ERP experience.
• Material planning is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and drive accuracy; perform cycle counts.
• Meet or exceed turn goals by balancing stock to demand.
• Hire, train and performance-manage warehouse staff.
• Oversee receiving, verification of freight and documentation.
• Develop and maintain WHS procedures and safety records.
• Monitor costs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Warehouse management

Supervisory experience

Inventory planning

ERP systems

Material planning

Domestic travel

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory planning software

Job description

AVG (Australian Valve Group) has been designing and developing a range of heating control valves in Australia since 1995. With a nation-wide distribution network throughout Australia, AVG has achieved strong growth and market acceptance with innovative, patented products such as the Quickie Kit, TRI-SET Pressure Limiting Valves and MAXI stop.

Today, AVG is part of the Watts family of brands and we are proud to offer the highest quality products and solutions to our customers.

We are currently accepting applications for an experienced National Warehouse Manager, to drive the day-to-day operations of our three warehouses, located in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. Collectively managing a team of 12, the successful candidate will primarily be based at the Melbourne site, however they will be required to travel to Perth and Brisbane sites as required.

Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for performing a variety of management, administrative as well as physical functions and collaboratively work with the team and staff to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and controls are maintained within the warehouse and subject to continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manages inventory levels and drives inventory accuracy (with Supply Chain Cost Analyst) by performing cycle counts and minimising scrap, variances, adjustments and losses.

Meet or exceeds turn goals by balancing inventory levels to ensure targeted demand is fulfilled

Manages auditable records including but not limited to packing slips, pick lists, job close-out paperwork, warehouse safety audits, etc., ensuring documents are easily retrievable on demand

Meets or exceeds spend targets as it relates to variable and fixed costs for the warehouse facility via systems currently in place, and/or works with appropriate staff to establish new systems of measurement.

Materials transfer oversight to other sites to include vendor issue resolution

Demand planning accountability to include appropriate supply Chain interface & partnership

Metric achievement responsibility - processes & procedures implementation and actions to achieve all metrics

Responsible for hiring, training, and performance management of the warehouse team

Mentors and develops warehouse team members for future roles within the company and for vacation/absence coverage

Determines work schedules and assigns areas of responsibility to warehouse personnel as well as packing, loading, crating, recouping and dispatching

Establishes and controls handling and storage plans and procedures

Schedules maintenance for install and audit vehicles where appropriate

Maintains complete and accurate records of warehouse activities and warehouse personnel hours and continually reviews performance

Maintains complete and accurate safety & hazmat records and complies with all appropriate standards

Ensures the security and proper management of the warehouse equipment and materials received and stored

Maintain maintenance compliance for forklifts and moving equipment for proper functioning and maintenance

Oversee receiving and verification freight against receiving documentation, noting discrepancies and/or damage and report findings

Provides direction and guidance to staff on the vision, policies and procedures

Reviews and approves all related appropriate departmental vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance

Tracks and provides management reporting on key metrics and meets all requisite metrics

Follows safety regulations and holds monthly safety meetings for warehouse team members

Streamlines warehouse operating procedures by identifying and eliminating redundant processes

Develop, implement and maintain site specific WHS systems and programs to ensure regulatory compliance, effective risk management and alignment with Global EHS standards.

The preparedness to provide practical, hands-on support to warehouse assembly operations when required to support operational needs.

To be successful in this role, you need to be able to demonstrate:

Extensive warehouse experience in a management/supervisory capacity

Computer literate, familiar with Inventory planning systems and ERP systems is a must

Material planning a plus

This position would suit an individual who is highly organized and process-oriented, possesses strong problem-solving skills, has excellent communication and customer service skills, who is prepared to travel domestically as required.

In return you will be provided with:

Competitive base salary with an annual incentive plan

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Confidential, and free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to annual flu vaccinations

Monthly staff lunch

Paid day off to celebrate your birthday

Only candidates with full Australian working rights that align to our criteria will be contacted for further discussion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and consent to pre-employment background checks, National police check and two reference checks.The vacancy will remain open until the successful candidate is appointed.