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 robust 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.
Applicants
must
be able to work in Australia without any ongoing work restrictions. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Are you up for the challenge?
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📌 Warehouse And Logistics Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Melbourne