Senior Supply Chain & Warehousing Leader

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Frutex Australia, based in Kingsgrove, Sydney, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Warehousing Manager to lead warehousing, transport and distribution across three sites. This senior role requires strong people leadership, commercial judgement and a focus on reliable service in a busy food manufacturing environment.

The role manages approximately 50 staff and oversees national distribution via 3PL providers, with direct responsibility for fleet operations and inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale warehouse operations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and 3PL partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of WHS and transport compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead receiving, put-away, storage, picking and dispatch across three warehouses.
• Optimise space, layout, and labour deployment to maximise productivity.
• Oversee national distribution via 3PL and company fleet.
• Manage transport planning, routes, load planning and driver scheduling.
• Monitor costs, negotiate with 3PLs, and control fleet maintenance.
• Develop KPIs and drive continuous improvement and safety.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Fleet management

Budgeting

3PL management

WMS/ERP

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or operations management

Tools

WMS

ERP

Route planning software

MS Excel

Job description

Frutex Australia, based in Kingsgrove, Sydney, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Warehousing Manager to lead warehousing, transport and distribution across three sites. This senior role requires strong people leadership, commercial judgement and a focus on reliable service in a busy food manufacturing environment.

The role manages approximately 50 staff and oversees national distribution via 3PL providers, with direct responsibility for fleet operations and inventory integrity.