Job Description

Logistics Manager

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Our client is an established, expanding FMCG food production business, and their logistics function needs to keep pace with growth. They're creating a brand-new Logistics Manager role to bring structure, systems and commercial rigour to how they manage warehousing, transport and inventory across their network. If you've implemented a WMS before, or you know exactly what positive looks like and haven't had the platform to implement or build it, this is that platform.

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The Role

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You'll take ownership of logistics, warehousing, inventory, dispatch and transport operations across a metro Melbourne site and an interstate site, working closely with supply partners, production, warehouse, and operations teams. This is a newly created position, there's no legacy system or process to untangle, but there is a genuine gap to close as the business scales.

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- Lead warehousing, inventory, and dispatch operations across two sites, one in metro Melbourne, one interstate
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- Manage a team of 3-4 direct reports (coordinators, admin, warehouse supervision) and 10-12 total including ticketed operators
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- Lead the selection and implementation of the business's first Warehouse Management System WMS, the clear priority for the first 6-12 months
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- Build Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance frameworks from the ground up
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- Manage and review third-party transport providers and distribution arrangements, with scope to shape a broader carrier strategy
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- Establish KPI reporting and performance systems (DIFOT, freight cost, inventory accuracy)
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- Support traceability requirements across multiple food safety and quality accreditations
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- Manage logistics operations to an agreed budget, P&Ls; and support with direct input into forecasted planning
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What You'll Bring

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- Full Australian working rights and experience as below
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- Minimum 5 years' experience in logistics, warehousing or supply chain management, with demonstrated leadership in a manufacturing, food production or distribution environment
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- Genuine experience implementing or significantly improving a WMS, the standout requirement for this role
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- Solid understanding of Chain of Responsibility, WHS and transport compliance, ideally with direct exposure rather than theoretical knowledge
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- Comfort building systems, processes and reporting from a low base, this isn't a role for someone who needs an established framework to step into
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- FMCG or food manufacturing exposure (understanding product urgency and handling standards) compliance across the food sector preferred
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What's In It For You

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- $140,000 + super + package (discussion: based off market experience)
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- A newly created role with real scope to shape how logistics is run across the business, not inherit someone else's system
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- Interstate travel approximately monthly (2-3 days, by air)
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- A business investing in the systems and people needed to support genuine growth
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Sound Like You?

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If you've built a WMS before, or you're ready to build one properly for the first time with real backing, managed logistics across each operation, we'd like to hear from you.

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