Supply and Distribution Manager SGW16

Skilled Global Workforce; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Global Workforce is seeking an experienced Supply and Distribution Manager to lead inbound stock operations at a major retail distribution centre in Redbank, QLD. You will oversee container receivals, stock sorting and palletising, and ensure customer requirements and company standards are met.

This is a permanent full-time role with hands-on support during peak periods. You will manage a team, coordinate with transport providers, and maintain accurate stock records to support timely

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant employment experience.
• Ideally hold relevant vocational or tertiary qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience leading, training and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Inbound operations and stock flow: develop plans for receivals, storage and product flow.
• Plan container deliveries and unloading to maintain stock at minimum cost.
• Oversee container unloading, stock sorting and palletising to meet quality and service requirements.
• Coordinate deliveries to prioritise in-demand stock and prevent missed receivals.
• Stakeholder coordination: liaise with customers, internal departments and transport providers.
• Systems, reporting and compliance: maintain stock records and submit data within required timeframes.
• Record non-conformances and extra charges outside SLAs.
• Team leadership and safety: direct daily activities and train staff, promote safe work practices.

Skills

Leadership

Data entry accuracy

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Vocational or tertiary qualifications

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Supply and Distribution Manager to lead inbound stock operations and a team at a major retail distribution centre in Redbank, QLD. The role oversees container receivals, stock sorting and palletising, prioritises in‑demand stock, and ensures customer requirements and company standards are met. This is primarily a management position, with occasional hands‑on support during busy periods.

Key responsibilities

• Inbound operations and stock flow
  • Develop, implement and monitor strategies and plans for receivals, storage and product flow.
  • Plan and prioritize container deliveries and unloading to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost.
  • Oversee container unloading, stock sorting and palletizing to meet quality, cost and service requirements.
  • Coordinate deliveries to prioritize in‑demand stock and prevent missed or unplanned receivals.
• Stakeholder coordination
  • Liaise with customers, internal departments and transport providers regarding inbound goods and transport requirements.
• Systems, reporting and compliance
  • Maintain accurate stock records to support timely reordering and restocking.
  • Compile, verify and submit data and reports within required timeframes.
  • Record non-conformances and additional charges outside service level agreements.
• Team leadership and safety
  • Direct daily activities, monitor performance, and train, coach and manage team members.
  • Promote safe work practices, identify hazards and risk trends, and foster a positive team culture.

Skills and experience required

• Qualifications and experience
  • At least one year of relevant employment experience.
  • Ideally hold relevant vocational or tertiary qualifications.
  • Demonstrated experience leading, training and managing a team.
• Technical and operational skills
  • Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365.
  • Strong data-entry accuracy and reporting skills.
  • Sound problem-solving and decision‑making skills in time‑critical, high‑pressure environments.
• Communication and customer service
  • Customer service experience; relevant qualifications are highly regarded.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver clear team briefings.

This is a permanent full time position and the with the salary range of $75,000-$95,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

Additional information

• Immediate Start
• Permanent Full Time Positions
• Redbank, QLD Location