Job Description

Position: Logistics & Distribution Manager, ANZ
n Office Location: Vantive Head Office, VicX, North Sydney
n Report: Senior Manager, ANZ Cluster Supply Chain
n Visa Condition: Must have valid working rights in Australia (Citizen or Permanent Resident)
n Job Scope: The Logistics & Distribution Manager is accountable for the performance of local Supply Chain operations, as executed by 3rd Party providers, in both Australia & Recent Zealand. The scope of role encompasses Warehousing, transportation, inventory control, and reverse logistics. Operating in a healthcare environment with end customers being both Healthcare sites & also via a direct‐to‐patient model, the role requires deep operational expertise, strong stakeholder management, and disciplined cost control to support the Supply Chain P&L; performance.

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Working as part of the ANZ Supply Chain team, the role works collaboratively to convert the supply chain strategy into effective local execution, ensuring service & financial reliability within the network.

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Primary performance is based on Vantive's outsourced service providers meeting or exceeding our service, quality & cost expectations. Thus building & maintaining strong & effective working relationships is essential to the success of the role & also the direct reports of the role.

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Own cost budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to meet Supply Chain P&L; targets.

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Drive productivity, cost optimization, and working‐capital improvements while maintaining service, quality, and compliance standards.

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Identify and execute continuous improvement projects to deliver sustainable cost savings and operational efficiency.

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ANZ Domestic Transport Spend ~A$10 Mil

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ANZ 3PL Warehouse Operations Spend ~A$10 Mil

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

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- Execute the cluster supply chain and fulfilment strategy, translating strategic priorities into daily operational execution.
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- Ensure supply chain capabilities are scalable, compliant, and aligned to current and future business growth, including direct government supply models.
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- Manage planned operations at 3PL Warehouses & ensure alignment with sales targets and service commitments.
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- Lead scenario planning and risk mitigation for demand variability, supply disruptions, and inbound volume volatility.
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- Accountable for inventory accuracy, stock availability, expiry management
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- Oversee management of transportation operations.
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- Manage goods receipt and goods return processes, ensuring daily reporting, timely discrepancy resolution, and coordination with QA.
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- Handle customer complaints and ensure timely, effective resolutions to meet customer expectations.
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- Provide timely customer issue resolution and support commercial priorities.
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- Act as the operational coordination point for distributors, 3PLs, and 4PL partners: Lead distributor and logistics partner optimization through monthly/quarterly scorecards, KPI reviews, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
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Inventory, Quality & Compliance Management

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- Own inventory analysis and controls include reconciliations, stock counts, and stock accuracy analysis with defined monthly action plans.
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- Monitor goods receipt and inspection processes and coordinate with QA to resolve quality or compliance issues promptly.
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- Manage product destruction processes for damaged or expired stock as per approved processes / schedules.
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- Ensure compliance with any requirements for annual stock takes and/or ongoing cycle counts across all inventory types.
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Leadership & Cross‐Functional Collaboration

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- Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering performance driven and continuous improvement culture.
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- Work cross‐functionally with other Supply Chain Functions (such as planning & Customer Service) to ensure end-to-end execution of objectives is harmonized & optimized.
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- Collaborate with other functional teams including Commercial, Finance, QA, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and APAC Supply Chain teams to achieve shared business objectives.
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- Serve as the Logistics & Distribution expert for Australia & New Zealand in key operational, commercial, and planning forums
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Qualifications & Experience

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- Tertiary qualification with specialization in logistics or supply chain management highly regarded/ preferred.
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- Experience in a similar role, i.e. Experience with Leading Warehousing & Transport Operations.
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- Successful track record developing teams/ people & growing capability
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- Demonstrated capability with building & using effective reporting tools, and ability to present recommendations & results to various stakeholders.
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- Experience with managing vendors; measuring & monitoring service & financial performance, conducting MBR/QBR sessions, building partnerships, etc.
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- Knowledge of EHS legislation and operating procedures
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- Demonstrated success with continuous Improvement projects
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- Thorough knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain activities across linehaul, warehousing, and a variety of final mile delivery services.
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- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems & ISO9001
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- Experience of leading operations within the health industry & or other regulated industries highly regarded
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Skills

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- Demonstrated leadership
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- Strategic skills
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- Analytical skills & Financial acumen
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- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement
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- Agility to adapt to the changing needs of the business and our customers
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- Experience with ERP/logistics and or/ transport management systems
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- Problem solving and negotiations skills
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- Project Management
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- Exceptional communication skills
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Financial Details

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- ANZ Domestic Transport Spend ~A$10 Mil
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- ANZ 3PL Warehouse Operations Spend ~A$10 Mil
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