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Head of Logistics, Supply Chain & Distribution As the Head of Logistics, Supply Chain & Distribution, you will oversee the end to end logistics and supply chain operations for Heinemann Oceania while also leading the distribution function, including full responsibility for its P&L; performance.

You will partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficiency, commercial effectiveness, product availability, and operational excellence across multiple channels. You will lead a high performing team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure our logistics and distribution network supports both current business needs and strategic growth.

Your new job includes

Logistics

- Lead, inspire and develop a team of logistics professionals to achieve operational excellence, innovation and reliability.
- Ensure logistics operations comply with customs, bonded warehouse, airport security and duty-free retail requirements while maintaining service and compliance standards.
- Manage logistics KPIs, network mapping, load optimisation and routing to ensure cost effective operations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant WHS, customs, ATO, food safety, liquor licensing and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain audit readiness, business continuity plans and effective risk management controls across logistics, warehousing and distribution operations.
- Drive data-led decision making through robust reporting, analytics and performance monitoring.
- Analyse performance data to ensure service levels are consistently met.
- Prioritise resource allocation to support tactical and strategic business plans.
- Strengthen supplier relationships and proactively resolve issues.
- Ensure logistics strategy remains aligned to business priorities.

Supply Chain





- Develop supply chain strategies that improve efficiency, service delivery and cost performance.
- Achieve purchasing and supply chain objectives across delivery performance, inventory costs and category needs.
- Drive sustainable supply chain initiatives through freight optimisation, waste reduction and responsible sourcing practices aligned with company objectives.
- Manage supply chain operations within a highly regulated airport retail workplace, ensuring compliance with customs, ATO and other regulatory obligations.
- Implement strategic plans to drive productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee and drive forecasting improvements to anticipate business trends, customer behaviour, and volume spikes.
- Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP;) processes, partnering with Commercial, Category and Operations teams to align demand forecasts, inventory levels, promotional activity and business priorities.
- Drive continuous optimisation of the supply chain in partnership with suppliers, freight forwarders and 3PL partners.
- Leverage ERP, WMS and related systems to improve visibility, reporting, automation and operational performance across the supply chain network.
- Own stock health, inventory accuracy and optimal stock coverage across all categories, including accountability for shrinkage, aged stock, write-offs,



cycle counts and inventory controls.

Distribution

- Full accountability for the Distribution P&L;, including revenue, cost management, margin performance, and operational profitability.
- Drive commercial decision making aligned to business objectives and financial targets.
- Serve as the key touchpoint to manage all wholesale-related execution including order placement, shipment, and invoicing.
- Optimise wholesale and distribution processes to support expansion, customer satisfaction and financial growth.
- Ensure inventory availability, efficient replenishment and strong customer delivery performance across wholesale channels.

Preferred Profile

What you should bring along:

- Previous experience in a similar role or capacity
- Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing or influencing a P&L; (wholesale/distribution preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership capability and proven success developing high‑performing teams
- Strong supplier management experience and negotiation capability
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
- Previous experience in managing Customs/ATO licensed premises
- Strong knowledge of Liquor licence/Food Safety Standards
- Proven experience auditing business processes, analysing risk and implementing mitigation plans.
- Analytical/Excel, SAP/Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics skills required

Closure

If you are keen to know more about the available roles, please contact [email protected] or click the "Apply now" button below.

Competencies

Adaptability

Decision Making

Leadership qualties

Self-Organisation and Reliability

📌 Head of Logistics, Supply Chain & Distribution (Mascot)
🏢 Gebr. Heinemann SE u0026 Co.
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