Transport Manager VIC

Paramount Liquor; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Liquor is seeking a Transport Manager to lead outbound transport, optimise delivery performance and drive cost-effective operations across the national network. You will manage a team, partner with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Customer Service and IT, and ensure safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

This on-site role requires at least five years in transport or distribution, strong leadership and a customer-focused approach. Experience with TMS/WMS/ERP is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in transport, logistics, supply chain or distribution operations.
• Proven experience leading teams within a transport, warehouse, FMCG or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of outbound transport, freight operations, fleet management and delivery performance.
• Sound knowledge of HVNL, Chain of Responsibility and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience using TMS, WMS and ERP systems, with an interest in improving systems and processes.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage costs, monitor budgets and improve operational performance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across different teams.
• A customer‑focused approach and a commitment to safe, reliable and efficient delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily outbound transport operations, ensuring delivery schedules, productivity and service targets are consistently achieved.
• Lead and support the Transport team, fostering accountability, collaboration and a strong safety‑first culture.
• Drive DIFOT (Delivery In Full, On Time) performance and ensure a high standard of customer service across outbound deliveries.
• Act as the escalation point for delivery issues and customer service enquiries, working proactively to resolve challenges.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.
• Monitor transport KPIs, analyse performance and implement initiatives to improve efficiency, service and cost control.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across transport, fleet and distribution operations.
• Lead transport and logistics projects from planning through to implementation, monitoring and review.
• Oversee fleet and asset management, ensuring assets are maintained, utilised effectively and aligned with operational requirements.
• Manage pallet control initiatives and support the achievement of budgeted transport and commercial outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with Supply Chain, Warehouse Operations, Customer Service, IT, Sales and Finance to improve end‑to‑end performance.
• Support the optimisation and effective use of Transport Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and freight management platforms.
• Provide clear operational reporting, performance insights and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Analytics & problem solving

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Cost management

Delivery performance

Safety knowledge

Communication

Tools

TMS

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Transport Manager | Paramount Liquor

About Paramount Liquor

Paramount Liquor is one of Australia's leading independent beverage wholesalers, supplying an extensive range of premium wines, spirits, beers and other beverages to hospitality venues and independent retailers across the country.

As our business continues to grow, transport plays a critical role in delivering great service to our customers and supporting our operations nationwide. We're looking for an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations, drive continuous improvement and ensure our deliveries are safe, efficient and cost-effective.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of transport performance, working closely with our Transport team and key stakeholders across the business to improve service delivery, safety, productivity and commercial outcomes.

This is an opportunity for a hands‑on leader who understands the complexities of transport and distribution, can bring people along on the journey and is always looking for better ways to do things.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Oversee daily outbound transport operations, ensuring delivery schedules, productivity and service targets are consistently achieved.
• Lead and support the Transport team, fostering accountability, collaboration and a strong safety‑first culture.
• Drive DIFOT (Delivery In Full, On Time) performance and ensure a high standard of customer service across outbound deliveries.
• Act as the escalation point for delivery issues and customer service enquiries, working proactively to resolve challenges.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.
• Monitor transport KPIs, analyse performance and implement initiatives to improve efficiency, service and cost control.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across transport, fleet and distribution operations.
• Lead transport and logistics projects from planning through to implementation, monitoring and review.
• Oversee fleet and asset management, ensuring assets are maintained, utilised effectively and aligned with operational requirements.
• Manage pallet control initiatives and support the achievement of budgeted transport and commercial outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with Supply Chain, Warehouse Operations, Customer Service, IT, Sales and Finance to improve end‑to‑end performance.
• Support the optimisation and effective use of Transport Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and freight management platforms.
• Provide clear operational reporting, performance insights and recommendations to leadership.

What You'll Bring

• At least five years' experience in transport, logistics, supply chain or distribution operations.
• Proven experience leading teams within a transport, warehouse, FMCG or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of outbound transport, freight operations, fleet management and delivery performance.
• Sound knowledge of HVNL, Chain of Responsibility and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience using TMS, WMS and ERP systems, with an interest in improving systems and processes.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage costs, monitor budgets and improve operational performance.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across different teams.
• A customer‑focused approach and a commitment to safe, reliable and efficient delivery outcomes.

Why Join Paramount Liquor?

• Be part of an established national business with a strong presence across Australia's beverage industry.
• Make a real impact by shaping transport performance, improving processes and driving operational efficiencies.
• Work across the business with teams spanning transport, warehousing, supply chain and customer service.
• Lead and develop a team in an environment where safety, accountability and continuous improvement matter.
• Build your career with a growing business that offers opportunities to contribute to broader operational initiatives.

If you're a transport leader who enjoys driving performance, developing people and finding smarter ways to operate, we'd love to hear from you.