20 Oct
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Sigma Search Supply Chain
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Ingleburn
20 Oct
Sigma Search Supply Chain
Ingleburn
About the Company
Our client is a leading FMCG business with a portfolio of well-known consumer brands sold through grocery, specialty and wholesale channels across Australia and New Zealand.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain & Operations, you will lead the ANZ logistics network for the next six months. That means hands-on leadership of the in-house distribution centre in South West Sydney, oversight of the New Zealand operation and accountability for the performance of the business's 3PL partners.
This is a role for an experienced logistics leader who can step in immediately, keep service and safety on track day to day, and make real progress on processes, systems and team capability while the business plans its next steps.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the in-house DC team across receiving, storage, replenishment, pick, pack and despatch
- Oversee the New Zealand operation and manage 3PL partners against cost, service and quality expectations
- Drive service performance, including fill rates, DIFOT and stock accuracy
- Champion a strong safety culture through visible floor leadership, hazard management and incident investigation
- Partner with Supply & Demand Planning within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle on inventory policy and service risk
- Build and document SOPs, lift accountability and reduce reliance on labour hire
- Lead freight and 3PL tenders,
negotiations and commercial reviews
- Provide operational input into Enterprise Agreement (EA) bargaining alongside HR/IR
- Contribute to budget and forecast, and recommend network, capacity and cost-to-serve improvements
About You
- 10+ years in logistics, warehousing or supply chain leadership, ideally in FMCG or high-volume environments
- Proven hands-on leadership of sizeable in-house warehouse operations and national distribution networks
- Strong 3PL management experience, including commercial frameworks and tenders
- Track record of lifting manual processes, SOPs and team culture in a short timeframe
- Solid WHS leadership and a strong working knowledge of inventory control and operational KPIs
- Confident with WMS and ERP systems, with strong reporting and analytical capability
- Exposure to Enterprise Agreements and industrial relations in a warehouse setting
- Available immediately or at very short notice
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click Apply Now or contact Jon-Paul Hilton at Sigma Search for a confidential discussion. All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.
Sigma Search is Sydney's specialist supply chain, procurement and logistics recruiter. We partner with leading organisations across Australia and New Zealand to deliver executive and senior-level talent.
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