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




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Identifying new business opportunities and opportunities for growth.
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Improving productivity, processes and operational efficiency.
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Ensuring high standards of WHS, food safety, HACCP and Chain of Responsibility compliance.
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Creating a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
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Making timely decisions and providing clear direction across the branch.
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About You
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We're looking for an experienced operational leader who combines commercial understanding with strong people and operational leadership.
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You'll ideally have:
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Previous experience as a Branch Manager, Operations Manager, Distribution Manager, General Manager or similar.
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Experience managing a sizeable workforce and multiple operational functions.
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Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret P&L;, budgets and financial performance.
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Experience managing costs, productivity and operational KPIs.
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Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
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Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
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A visible, hands-on leadership style.
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The confidence to challenge existing processes and drive positive change.
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Strong communication and people management skills.
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The ability to perform in a fast-paced, operational environment.
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Experience in these areas will be highly regarded:
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FMCG
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Food distribution or foodservice
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Grocery or wholesale distribution
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Transport and logistics
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Warehouse and distribution
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High-volume operational environments
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HACCP and food safety
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Chain of Responsibility
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WHS and psychosocial safety
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Forklift or heavy vehicle licences are advantageous but not essential.
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The Leadership Opportunity
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This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the operation and isn't afraid to make decisions.
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You'll be taking over an established operation with experienced people and established ways of working.
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The opportunity is to build on what's working, identify what can be improved and lead the team through positive change.
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We're looking for someone who:
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Takes ownership
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Leads from the front
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Makes decisions
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Holds people accountable
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Develops and supports their team
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Builds strong customer relationships
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Looks for better ways of doing things
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Can balance people, customers and commercial outcomes
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What's on Offer
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$165,000 - $175,000 + super
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Fully maintained company vehicle
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STI / incentive program
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Potential relocation assistance for the right candidate
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Staff discounts and additional benefits
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Prospect to lead a substantial operation within an established national business
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Genuine scope to influence operational performance and branch growth
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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.
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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at

-and-inclusion.

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