Branch Manager | Canberra | FMCG & Distribution
Permanent | Full time
$165,000 - $175,000 + super | STI | Fully Maintained Company Vehicle
Senior leadership opportunity within a well-established national business
Lead a ***** person branch operation
Responsibility across sales, operations, transport, warehouse and customer service
Potential relocation assistance for the right candidate
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced
Branch Manager
to take overall responsibility for a large and established distribution operation in Canberra.
This is a senior leadership position with responsibility across
sales, operations, transport, warehouse, administration and customer service
, with a strong focus on branch profitability, customer service and team performance.
Reporting to senior management, you'll lead a team of approximately
***** employees
and work closely with an experienced leadership group across the branch.
This is an opportunity for a confident and commercially minded leader to take ownership of an established operation, drive performance and identify opportunities to improve the way the business operates.
About the Role
Leading the day-to-day operations of the branch across sales, warehouse, transport and administration.
Delivering budgeted
EBIT, revenue and profitability targets
.
Managing branch budgets, forecasts, costs and financial performance.
Analysing P&L; results and operational KPIs and taking corrective action where required.
Leading and developing a team of approximately ***** employees.
Driving customer growth, retention and service excellence.
Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.




Managing inventory and ensuring customer demand is supported effectively.
Identifying new business opportunities and opportunities for growth.
Improving productivity, processes and operational efficiency.
Ensuring high standards of WHS, food safety, HACCP and Chain of Responsibility compliance.
Creating a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Making timely decisions and providing clear direction across the branch.
About You
We're looking for an experienced operational leader who combines
commercial understanding with strong people and operational leadership
.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience as a
Branch Manager, Operations Manager, Distribution Manager, General Manager or similar
.
Experience managing a sizeable workforce and multiple operational functions.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret
P&L;, budgets and financial performance
.
Experience managing costs, productivity and operational KPIs.
Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
A visible, hands-on leadership style.
The confidence to challenge existing processes and drive positive change.
Strong communication and people management skills.
The ability to perform in a fast-paced, operational environment.
Experience in these areas will be highly regarded:
FMCG




Food distribution or foodservice
Grocery or wholesale distribution
Transport and logistics
Warehouse and distribution
High-volume operational environments
HACCP and food safety
Chain of Responsibility
WHS and psychosocial safety
Forklift or heavy vehicle licences are advantageous but not essential.
The Leadership Opportunity
This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the operation and isn't afraid to make decisions.
You'll be taking over an established operation with experienced people and established ways of working.
The prospect is to
build on what's working, identify what can be improved and lead the team through positive change
.
We're looking for someone who:
Takes ownership
Leads from the front
Makes decisions
Holds people accountable
Develops and supports their team
Builds strong customer relationships
Looks for better ways of doing things
Can balance people, customers and commercial outcomes
What's on Offer
$165,000 - $175,000 + super
Fully maintained company vehicle
STI / incentive program
Potential relocation assistance for the right candidate
Staff discounts and additional benefits
Opportunity to lead a substantial operation within an established national business
Genuine scope to influence operational performance and branch growth
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at .
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