- GLOBAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS BUSINESS
- SYDNEY OR PERTH BASED, DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
- $ATTRACTIVE REM PACKAGE

The Challenge: Think Big. Act Quick. Own the Results. Are you a Logistics & Operations leader trapped in bureaucratic red tape? This is not a role for a spectator. Backed by a powerhouse Private Equity firm, this is a high-growth, fiercely ambitious global consumer products business that is rewriting the rules of it's industry across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. To fuel its relentless trajectory, we are looking to Acquire a commercially astute, dynamic Global Operations Director, You will have the ear of an exceptional, global Executive Leadership Team. Your mission? Enhance a rapidly expanding multi-region network into a single, high-performing global centre of operational excellence.

The Best of Both Worlds: Corporate Blueprint meets Entrepreneurial Grit

We are looking for a unique hybrid. You’ve likely spent time in global multinationals, so you understand matrixed structures, robust governance, and sophisticated systems. But you also possess the entrepreneurial fire required for a high-growth mid-sized business Meaning you are just as comfortable designing a five-year global strategy as you are diving into the data to fix a bottleneck in a regional hub.

What You’ll Actually Do:

- Architect the Future: Define and execute a scalable global operating model across the consolidation hub in China, six owned warehouses, and extensive 3PL network.
- Command the Matrix: Lead, mentor,



and inspire an extended team of 30+ cross-cultural professionals across the US, China, and Western Australia.
- Master the Unit Economics: Own the end-to-end cost-to-serve. Drive international inbound freight from China, manage Incoterms, optimise landed costs, and keep last-mile carriers fiercely accountable.
- Champion Innovation & Sustainability: Standardise the global ERP, WMS, and freight platforms for a single source of truth, while simultaneously pioneering eco-friendly packaging and green freight initiatives.
- Protect the People: Cultivate a proactive, behavior-led safety culture where looking out for one another is an everyday norm.

Are You Who We’re Looking For? You are a decisive, data-driven leader with an execution mindset. You don't just manage underperformance; you decisively step in and fix it.

Your credentials

- The Blueprint: 12+ years of senior logistics leadership within a matrixed, global environment.
- The Expertise: Deep, hands-on mastery of international freight (ex-Asia/China), complex 3PL governance, and offshore pick-and-pack operations.
- The Sector Experience: Consumer goods or wholesale experience is a massive plus, but your end-to-end supply chain mastery and commercial acumen are what matter most.
- The Pedigree: A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business (an MBA will really make you stand out).

Ready to Accelerate Your Career? If you are an ambitious leader who thrives on balancing strategic influence with high-octane operational execution, we want to hear from you contact Gavin Houchell on 0412 244 400

📌 Director Global Operations (Sydney)
🏢 The Acquire Group
📍 Sydney