Operations Manager

Ingram Micro; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & Development

Competitive remuneration package

Staff purchase policy

Job summary

Ingram Micro in Auckland seeks an experienced and people-focused Operations Manager to lead our Auckland warehouse and distribution operations based in Manukau. This role oversees inbound, outbound, returns and customer operations while ensuring safety, operational excellence and service delivery.

You will lead a team of 30+ employees through supervisors and team leaders, driving productivity, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and KPI performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in an operations manager or senior leadership role within warehousing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain environments.
• Proven experience leading large operational teams through supervisors and frontline leaders.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, transport coordination, and customer service delivery.
• Experience managing operational budgets, workforce planning, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and compliance within a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and returns functions.
• Ensure operational performance meets agreed service levels, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Drive a strong safety-first culture and maintain compliance with all health and safety requirements.
• Manage warehouse resources, workforce planning, and labour utilisation to support operational demand.
• Monitor and improve operational KPIs, productivity, inventory accuracy, and cost performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and profitability.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures, quality frameworks, and compliance processes.
• Oversee customer operational reviews and identify opportunities for service enhancement and business growth.
• Lead, coach, develop, and performance-manage supervisors, team leaders, and operational teams.
• Support succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure security, regulatory compliance, business continuity, and audit readiness across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

Change management

Problem solving

Health & safety focus

Education

Tertiary qualification in Operations

Industry certification in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

JDE

ERP systems

Job description

About Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Through Ingram Micro Xvantage™, our AI-powered digital platform, we offer what we believe to be the industry's first business-to-consumer-like experience. We also provide a broad range of technology services, including financing, specialised marketing, and lifecycle management, as well as technical pre- and post-sales professional support. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com.

About Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Through Ingram Micro Xvantage™, our AI-powered digital platform, we offer what we believe to be the industry's first business-to-consumer-like experience. We also provide a broad range of technology services, including financing, specialised marketing, and lifecycle management, as well as technical pre- and post-sales professional support. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Operations Manager to lead our Auckland warehouse and distribution operations based in Manukau. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing inbound, outbound, returns and customer operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, and service delivery. Leading a team of 30+ employees through supervisors and team leaders, you will drive productivity, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. Working closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and logistics partners, you will play a key role in supporting business growth and delivering a best-in-class operational environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound, outbound and returns functions.
• Ensure operational performance meets agreed service levels, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Drive a strong safety-first culture and maintain compliance with all health and safety requirements.
• Manage warehouse resources, workforce planning, and labour utilisation to support operational demand.
• Monitor and improve operational KPIs, productivity, inventory accuracy, and cost performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and profitability.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures, quality frameworks, and compliance processes.
• Oversee customer operational reviews and identify opportunities for service enhancement and business growth.
• Lead, coach, develop, and performance-manage supervisors, team leaders, and operational teams.
• Support succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure security, regulatory compliance, business continuity, and audit readiness across the operation.

Role Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an operations Manager or senior operational leadership role within warehousing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain environments.
• Proven experience leading large operational teams through supervisors and frontline leaders.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, transport coordination, and customer service delivery.
• Experience managing operational budgets, workforce planning, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and compliance within a warehouse environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SAP, JDE, or similar ERP platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to drive change, improve processes, and influence outcomes across multiple teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or industry certification in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field is desirable.
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.

What’s on Offer

Your growth is our priority. Access LinkedIn Learning and a plethora of top-tier training courses to enrich your skills. With a vast organisation like ours, national and international career opportunities abound, putting you firmly in the driver's seat of your career trajectory. Some of our benefits include:

• Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
• Training & Development
• Competitive Remuneration Package
• Staff Purchase Policy and a generous Benefits Scheme

Ingram Micro Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Final offers of employment are subject to the completion of relevant pre-employment background checks.

If you're a hands-on operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building high-performing teams while delivering exceptional customer outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.