Senior ANZ Logistics Lead — In-House DC & 3PL Ops

Sigma Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Search is seeking an experienced logistics leader to run the ANZ logistics network from Sydney, with hands-on leadership of the in-house distribution centre in South West Sydney and oversight of the New Zealand operation. You will be accountable for 3PL performance and drive improvements in processes, systems, and team capability over the next six months.

You will lead safety, SOPs, and cost-to-serve initiatives while partnering with IBP for inventory policy and risk, and you will manage

Qualifications

• 10+ years in logistics, warehousing or supply chain leadership.
• Hands-on leadership of large in-house warehouse operations.
• Experience managing 3PL partners with commercial frameworks.
• Proven ability to lift manual processes and establish SOPs.
• Strong WHS leadership and KPI reporting.
• Experience with WMS and ERP systems.
• Exposure to enterprise agreements and industrial relations in warehouse settings.
• Available immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house DC team across receiving, storage, replenishment, pick, pack and despatch.
• Oversee the New Zealand operation and manage 3PL partners against cost, service and quality expectations.
• Drive service performance, including fill rates, DIFOT and stock accuracy.
• Champion a strong safety culture through visible floor leadership, hazard management and incident investigation.
• Partner with Supply & Demand Planning within the IBP cycle on inventory policy and service risk.
• Build and document SOPs, lift accountability and reduce reliance on labour hire.
• Lead freight and 3PL tenders, negotiations and commercial reviews.
• Provide operational input into Enterprise Agreement bargaining alongside HR/IR.
• Contribute to budget and forecast, and recommend network, capacity and cost-to-serve improvements.

Skills

Leadership

WMS/ERP systems

3PL management

SOP development

Inventory control

IR/industrial relations

KPI reporting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sigma Search is seeking an experienced logistics leader to run the ANZ logistics network from Sydney, with hands-on leadership of the in-house distribution centre in South West Sydney and oversight of the New Zealand operation. You will be accountable for 3PL performance and drive improvements in processes, systems, and team capability over the next six months.

You will lead safety, SOPs, and cost-to-serve initiatives while partnering with IBP for inventory policy and risk, and you will manage