Supply and Distribution Manager

stvincentd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Team

Tax-free benefits up to $15,900

Career Progression

Learning & Development

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Culture

Leave Benefits

Job summary

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is seeking an experienced Supply and Distribution Manager to oversee warehouse and distribution operations in Cardiff, NSW. You will lead a team including Supervisors, drivers and general hands, ensuring accurate picking, dispatch, and timely stock flow.

You will report to the Statewide Supply and Distribution Manager and drive targets, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. This role is based in Cardiff NSW on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain or logistics management.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control and warehousing.
• Hands-on management style with coaching and training ability.
• Focus on productivity, accuracy and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Warehouse General Hands and Forklift drivers.
• Ensure stock is sorted, picked, and dispatched accurately.
• Manage day-to-day warehouse and distribution operations.
• Monitor daily productivity targets and meet SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with work and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve supply chain issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory control

Warehousing

Team leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Job description

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Supply and Distribution Manager

Date: 14 Sept 2026

Location: Cardiff, NSW, AU, 2285

Requisition ID: 2427

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees arerecognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role

• Full-time position based in Cardiff NSW
• Be part of Vinnies good works
• Generous NFP tax-free packaging benefits available to increase your take-home pay

An experienced Supply and Distribution Manager is required to oversee the fulfilment operations that supply stock to Vinnies stores. Based in Cardiff NSW, you will report to the Statewide Supply and Distribution Manager and will be responsible for leading a team comprising of Supply and Distribution Supervisors, Truck Drivers and Warehouse General Hands. Your strong organisational skills, hands-on approach, and good focus on achieving production targets are critical to ensure efficient, accurate and timely distribution of inventory.

Your Responsibility

• Lead and supervise a team of Warehouse General Hands and Forklift drivers
• Ensure stock are sorted, picked, and dispatched accurately and efficiently
• Manage day-to-day warehouse and distribution operations
• Monitor daily productivity targets and ensure SLAs are met
• Ensure that work and safety procedures are always complied with
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve supply chain issues that may arise.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities or projects.

You Will Need

• Proven experience in supply chain or logistics management
• Excellent knowledge of inventory control and warehousing
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on management style with ability to coach, motivate and train team members
• Strong focus on productivity, accuracy and continuous improvement

We offer:

• Supportive Team - Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression - Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth.
• Wellbeing Support - EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Inclusive Culture - Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits - 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and arecommitted to engaging a diverse workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found inthe Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People .Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check& Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.