Warehouse and Logistics Manager

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced operational leader to own our warehouse and logistics function across multiple sites in Australia. You will drive DIFOT, freight discipline and inventory accuracy while maintaining cost control and operational discipline on the warehouse floor.

You will partner with S&OP, Production, Procurement and Sales to translate plans into reliable execution, building a high-performing frontline leadership team and delivering measurable improvements in service and

Qualifications

• Experience leading FMCG warehouse and logistics teams.
• Proven ability to stabilise underperforming operations.
• Strong cost control and budget discipline.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/WMS.
• Experience with multiple sites and 3PL relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse and dispatch operations across multiple sites.
• Own DIFOT performance and reduce service penalties.
• Drive freight cost optimisation and manage carrier performance.
• Strengthen 3PL relationships and contractual performance standards.
• Improve inventory accuracy and stock integrity within SAP.
• Establish daily and weekly KPI governance rhythms.
• Improve labour productivity and warehouse efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Build capability and accountability within frontline leadership teams.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

ERP/WMS experience

3PL management

Cost control

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are a well-established FMCG manufacturer supplying national retailers and foodservice partners across Australia. As our business continues to grow in scale and complexity, we are seeking a strong operational leader to take full ownership of our warehouse and logistics function.

This is a pivotal execution role focused on service reliability, freight discipline and inventory accuracy across a multiple warehouses.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the COO, you will lead warehouse, dispatch and logistics operations, ensuring consistent DIFOT performance while maintaining strong cost control and operational discipline.

You will partner closely with S&OP, Production, Procurement and Sales to ensure planning translates into reliable execution.

This role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable operating on the warehouse floor while maintaining clear commercial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Lead warehouse and dispatch operations across multiple sites

Own DIFOT performance and reduce service penalties

Drive freight cost optimisation and manage carrier performance

Strengthen 3PL relationships and contractual performance standards

Improve inventory accuracy and stock integrity within SAP

Establish clear daily and weekly KPI governance rhythms

Improve labour productivity and warehouse efficiency

Ensure compliance with safety, food safety and regulatory requirements

Build capability and accountability within frontline leadership teams

What Success Looks Like

Within 12 months you will have:

Improved DIFOT and service reliability metrics

Reduced freight cost per unit through stronger carrier management

Delivered measurable improvement in inventory accuracy

Embedded strong warehouse process discipline aligned to SAP

Improved labour efficiency and cost control

Built a stable, accountable warehouse leadership team

About You

8-15 years' experience in FMCG warehouse and logistics leadership (food manufacturing preferred)

Proven experience operating in SAP or equivalent ERP/WMS environments

Demonstrated ability to stabilise and improve underperforming warehouse operations

Strong commercial acumen with disciplined cost control capability

Experience managing 3PL providers and freight partners

Structured, calm and decisive leadership style

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment

Why Join Us

High-impact leadership opportunity within a growing FMCG business

Direct influence on service performance and cost outcomes

Executive visibility and autonomy to drive meaningful improvement

Opportunity to build and shape a strong operational team

If you are an execution-focused supply chain leader who thrives on improving performance, strengthening discipline and delivering reliable service outcomes, we welcome your interest.

All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Applicantsmustbe able to work in Australia without any ongoing work restrictions. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.