Assistant Distribution Centre Manager

Briscoes Homeware; Papakura; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Briscoes Homeware is seeking an experienced Assistant Distribution Centre Manager for our new distribution centre in Drury. Based in a fast-paced environment, you will lead day-to-day DC operations, oversee stock flow and drive continuous improvement while developing a large operational team.

Reporting to the DC Manager, you will ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective operations with effective resource planning and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in a senior warehousing, distribution, FMCG or retail operations role.
• Proven experience leading large operational teams.
• Strong planning, organisational and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A practical, hands-on leadership style.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and confidence challenging existing processes.
• Experience with inventory or warehouse management systems would be an advantage.
• A logistics or supply chain qualification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Distribution Centre operations to achieve service, productivity and cost targets.
• Plan labour, equipment and resources to meet changing operational requirements.
• Oversee the efficient flow, picking, staging and loading of stock.
• Lead, coaching and developing team leaders and team members.
• Monitor performance and addressing issues quickly and effectively.
• Drive a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture.
• Identify and implementing process and productivity improvements.
• Maintain accurate reporting, records and stock integrity.
• Work closely with internal teams, freight providers, suppliers and external partners.

Skills

Senior warehousing experience

Team leadership

Planning & resource planning

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Inventory management systems

Education

Logistics / supply chain qualification

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Inventory software

Job description

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• Lead day-to-day operations at our brand-new Drury Distribution Centre
• Develop a high-performing team and strong safety culture
• Drive productivity, stock flow and continuous improvement

About the role

We're looking for an experienced distribution or warehousing leader to join Briscoe Group as our Assistant Distribution Centre Manager, based at our new Distribution Centre in Drury.

Reporting to the Distribution Centre Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and cost-effective operations. You'll oversee daily workflow, resource planning and stock movement while leading and developing a large operational team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys a fast‑paced environment, understands what great DC performance looks like and is always looking for ways to improve.

This is a full‑time, Monday to Friday role working 8.00am-4.30pm.

What you'll be doing

• Leading day‑to‑day Distribution Centre operations to achieve service, productivity and cost targets
• Planning labour, equipment and resources to meet changing operational requirements
• Overseeing the efficient flow, picking, staging and loading of stock
• Leading, coaching and developing team leaders and team members
• Monitoring performance and addressing issues quickly and effectively
• Driving a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture
• Identifying and implementing process and productivity improvements
• Maintaining accurate reporting, records and stock integrity
• Working closely with internal teams, freight providers, suppliers and external partners

What you'll bring

• Three to five years' experience in a senior warehousing, distribution, FMCG or retail operations role
• Proven experience leading large operational teams
• Strong planning, organisational and analytical skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• A practical, hands‑on leadership style
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A continuous improvement mindset and confidence challenging existing processes
• Experience with inventory or warehouse management systems would be an advantage
• A logistics or supply chain qualification would be beneficial

About us

Briscoes Homeware and Rebel Sport are two of New Zealand's most recognised retail brands. As an NZX-listed company and one of the country's leading retailers, Briscoe Group is entering an exciting period of growth, investment and transformation.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Platinum Partner of First Foundation, and a committed supporter and promoter of Cure Kids.

If you're ready to help lead the next chapter of our Distribution Centre operations, we'd love to hear from you.

We may use AI‑assisted technology as part of the recruitment process to help review and order candidates based on the information they provide and their suitability for the role. The technology supports, but does not replace, human decision‑making and does not make automatic decisions about whether a candidate progresses through the recruitment process.