Operations Manager — Lead Wholesale & Distribution Growth

WZ CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Direct access to owner and authority

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Lamcal, a building materials wholesale and distribution business based in Heidelberg, Melbourne VIC, seeks a commercially minded Operations Manager to lead purchasing, trade sales, stock and warehouse operations.

You will work with the teams to ensure right materials at the right price, delivered on time, while negotiating with suppliers and supporting growth of trade accounts. A hands-on leadership approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' management experience in building materials, trade supplies, construction wholesale or distribution.
• Experience overseeing purchasing, trade sales, warehousing and transport.
• Strong commercial judgement on pricing, margins, stock and costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels, forecast demand, negotiate supplier pricing and terms.
• Lead counter sales, quotes, margins and repeat business.
• Coordinate receiving, storage, picking and dispatch; plan vehicle schedules.
• Set expectations, train staff and monitor service and productivity.
• Monitor margins, stock turnover and costs; identify profitability improvements.
• Maintain safe yard, warehouse and transport operations and compliance.
• Collaborate with owner to grow trade accounts and supplier relationships.

Skills

Stock management

Negotiation

Leadership

Purchasing

Trade sales

Supplier relationships

Workplace safety

Software literacy

Education

Relevant management experience in building materials/wholesale

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Lamcal, a building materials wholesale and distribution business based in Heidelberg, Melbourne VIC, seeks a commercially minded Operations Manager to lead purchasing, trade sales, stock and warehouse operations.

You will work with the teams to ensure right materials at the right price, delivered on time, while negotiating with suppliers and supporting growth of trade accounts. A hands-on leadership approach is essential.