Strategic Logistics & Inventory Leader

Santos; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Onsite GP services

Employee benefits

Job summary

Santos in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Manager Logistics to lead materials management, inventory, warehousing and marine logistics across operations. You will drive cost-effective supply chain outcomes while ensuring safety and reliability.

You will mentor SMEs, optimise stocking strategies, manage contracts, and use data analytics to boost performance. A strong background in inventory, planning and third-party management is essential; SAP experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in materials management, inventory, supply chain or logistics within a complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and optimisation, materials planning, stocking strategies and warehousing.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and experienced SMEs.
• Strong understanding of logistics, transport, distribution and third-party service provider management.
• Demonstrated ability to improve supply chain performance while balancing material availability, inventory investment, cost and operational risk.
• Strong stakeholder and influencing skills, particularly with operational and functional teams.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system, using data and analytics to support inventory and supply chain decisions.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop SMEs across inventory, materials management, warehousing, logistics and marine operations.
• Drive inventory optimisation, stocking strategies, materials planning and lifecycle management, balancing operational availability with working capital.
• Provide leadership and governance across warehousing, freight, transport, distribution and marine activities.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that improve service, efficiency, cost and operational performance.
• Manage key logistics contracts and third-party service providers, ensuring safe, compliant and effective delivery.
• Use KPIs, data and analytics to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage supply chain risks and maintain effective safety, assurance and governance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Materials planning

Warehousing

SME leadership

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Santos in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Manager Logistics to lead materials management, inventory, warehousing and marine logistics across operations. You will drive cost-effective supply chain outcomes while ensuring safety and reliability.

You will mentor SMEs, optimise stocking strategies, manage contracts, and use data analytics to boost performance. A strong background in inventory, planning and third-party management is essential; SAP experience is highly valued.