Supply Chain & Operations Recruitment Agency

Are you a logistics professional looking to take ownership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? This is your chance to join a leading eCommerce retailer with multiple business arms, a strong national footprint, and a collaborative logistics team. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Logistics, this Logistics Specialist role will be part of a close-knit team of seven. The position has opened as a permanent backfill and will play a key role in ensuring smooth inventory management, freight operations, and 3PL coordination across 14 warehouses nationally. This is a hands-on role that touches every part of the logistics chain — from working with customer care and purchasing teams, to managing freight partners, to analysing data and driving solutions. No two days are the same. Key Responsibilities Manage logistics operations across a 3PL model with CEVA and Estore as primary partners. Oversee last-mile operations, inventory, and freight partner performance. Work cross-functionally with suppliers, customer care, and purchasing teams on forecasts and problem resolution. Analyse complex data sets to identify issues, improve performance, and support decision-making. Negotiate with logistics partners and support continuous process improvements. Collaborate with a highly engaged team, contributing to knowledge sharing and solutions. About You We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and brings strong problem-solving and analytical skills. To succeed, you will bring: Experience in eCommerce, retail, or tangible product logistics. A solid logistics background with proven 3PL management experience. Strong Excel skills (SAP exposure beneficial but not essential). Ability to work with complex data, negotiate effectively, and deliver solutions. Strong cross-functional communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Exposure to sea freight is advantageous. Why Join Central Location Hybrid work: anchor days Monday & Friday, plus flexibility to work from home one day a week. A stable, collaborative team with low turnover and high knowledge sharing. Exposure to a diverse product range and variety in daily work

Are you a strategic DC leader ready to make a significant impact? This pivotal role offers the opportunity to manage a Distribution Centre for a forward-thinking national retailer passionate about building a high-performing, future-ready supply chain. As DC Manager, you will lead a dedicated team of supervisors, coordinators, and operational staff, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operational involvement. With strong support from a progressive Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will drive best-in-class performance, champion safety, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the business. Known for developing leaders and creating high-performing teams, this is both a challenging and highly rewarding role - ideal for a leader seeking a platform to showcase their skills while making a meaningful impact on a growing, innovative supply chain operation.   As DC Manager, you will: Oversee operational and cost management across the Distribution Centre, ensuring productivity, efficiency, and KPI achievement Lead daily operations, coaching supervisors and staff while fostering accountability and engagement Champion safety and compliance across all site activities, embedding a strong safety culture Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality Collaborate with Supply Chain and business teams to plan and execute operational initiatives Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to maximise operational outcomes and ensure long-term success To be successful in this role, you will: Be an experienced supply chain and DC operations leader with broad operational knowledge Have a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for building future-ready supply chain solutions Possess strong people management skills, inspiring teams and driving high performance Have operational experience across distribution, online fulfilment, transport management, and retail logistics Be highly analytical with the ability to use data to improve performance and reduce costs This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your career with a future-focused retailer, working within a stable, high-performing, and innovative environment that is fun, engaging, and impactful. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about leading teams to deliver best-in-class supply chain solutions, this could be the opportunity for you. To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact: Lewis Ironside on 0435 824 108 or lironside@sharpandcarter.com.au

An international FMCG business are seeking a Customer Supply Planner to join their Australian team. This role plays a key part in ensuring product is available in the right place, at the right time, to meet customer demand while managing inventory accuracy and minimising write-offs.    About the Role This is a key supply chain role with direct responsibility for managing vendor replenishment planning for Coles, and acting as the primary supply chain contact for major retailers and 3PL providers. You’ll work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, international planning teams, and external partners to ensure service levels and stock accuracy are maintained. Key Responsibilities: Analyse forecast changes and assess stock on hand impacts, working with supply chain and UK planning teams to manage outcomes. Manage inventory control, including inbound scheduling, stock reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies. Act as the primary contact for Coles, as well as independent retailers. Liaise with 3PL and freight providers on daily operations – order fulfilment, late loads, shortages, and exceptions. Ensure smooth movement of imported stock via freight forwarders and customs, minimising demurrage costs. Support product launches and maintain master data across multiple systems. Provide reporting and KPI tracking to drive effective decision making across commercial and demand teams.    About You We’re seeking a proactive and detail oriented supply chain professional. You’ll be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and influencing decisions in a FMCG environment.    You will have: Experience in supply chain, planning, or replenishment (FMCG or retail preferred). Excellent Excel skills and comfort working with multiple systems. Strong analytical ability with high attention to detail and accuracy. Great communication skills with the ability to influence cross functionally.    Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a broad and impactful role within a global business. You’ll get training, gain exposure to both domestic and international supply chain operations, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a key part in delivering great service outcomes to Australia’s biggest retailers.    The company offers flexibility above the norm, with the ability to work from home more often than in the office if that suits your working style.    For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Kirsty Burton at kburton@sharpandcarter.com.au or click Apply Now.

About the Role Reporting to the Site Manager, the DC Operations Manager will lead and develop a multi-skilled team to deliver exceptional customer service and fulfilment outcomes nationally. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within a highly automated facility. Key responsibilities include: Safety leadership and building a strong safety-first culture Overseeing daily operations to achieve performance and service outcomes Managing budgets and driving cost-effective workflows Coordinating site activities including building compliance, maintenance, loss prevention and security Leading significant change initiatives as the site continues to evolve Building strong partnerships with stakeholders, contractors, carriers, and authorities Delivering operational excellence across warehousing, fulfilment, and transport activities About You To succeed in this role, you will bring: Strong leadership experience in large-scale operational environments A proven ability to inspire, coach and drive high-performing teams Expertise in warehousing, online fulfilment, transport management and automation Experience optimising automated equipment such as AMR, shuttle and GTP systems (highly regarded) Strong analytical skills with a track record of improving productivity and reducing costs Depth of experience in labour management, workforce planning and continuous improvement Understanding of container management, customs, quarantine, and freight forwarding processes Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain or Logistics (preferred) What’s on Offer Competitive salary package A supportive leadership team with real career growth opportunities The chance to work in a cutting-edge automated facility Lifestyle, parental and volunteer leave options An organisation that values balance, flexibility, and personal growth This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior operational leadership role where you will truly make an impact on safety, culture and performance, while helping shape the future of a high-profile distribution centre.

An Australian industrial manufacturing company with international reach are seeking a National Logistics & International Freight Manager to lead and transform their logistics network across 20+ sites nationally.    With responsibility for a large team and significant spend, this role offers the opportunity to bring structure, efficiency and long term strategy to a complex, high-volume operation.    About the Role This is a newly created senior leadership role. You’ll oversee all national logistics operations, covering ground transport, container movements, wharf operations and export freight. With 4 State Managers reporting in and a team of 200+ people, you’ll be responsible for driving both day to day execution and long-term change.    Key Responsibilities: Lead and centralise national logistics and freight operations across 20+ sites. Manage a $50m - $100m logistics budget driving efficiency and cost reduction. Oversee and influence international freight and export operations, improving sophistication and processes. Lead tenders and contract negotiations, particularly in underperforming states. Build and maintain strong supplier, port, and 3rd party relationships. Implement improved processes, reporting and systems Drive cultural and operational change across a diverse workforce, ensuring better communication, efficiency and compliance. Balance short term operational improvements with long term strategy, including potential asset renewal and fleet optimisation. Champion cross-functional collaboration, working closely with finance, operations and procurement.    About You We’re looking for a commercially minded logistics leader who is resilient, hands on, and thrives in a complex environment. You’ll be able to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, from drivers in the yard to executives in the boardroom and influence lasting change across the business.    You will have: Strong knowledge of export and international logistics is essential. Experience managing large P&L / operating budgets. Proven success driving contract negotiations and tenders. A track record of leading cultural and operational change across multi-site operations. Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills. Continuous Improvement mindset and ability to introduce practical systems and processes.    Why Join? This is a pivotal role with both immediate and long-term opportunity. In the first 6 months, you’ll map the national network, introduce better processes, and lead critical tenders. Over 18–24 months, you’ll embed structure, uplift international freight processes, and help transform the way the business manages logistics nationally.    For a confidential discussion or more information, contact Kirsty Burton at kburton@sharpandcarter.com.au or click Apply Now.

Sharp & Carter have been exclusively engaged to recruit a Head of Procurement to lead the indirect procurement function for a household name. This is a high impact leadership role where you will shape strategy, drive transformation, and develop a high-performing team. This is an opportunity to have full reign of a spend portfolio and shape it the way you want it to look. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth. Own the strategy and delivery of indirect categories. Partner with senior stakeholders to influence, challenge, and add value at every stage of the procurement lifecycle. Drive procurement transformation initiatives, embedding best practice, digital solutions, and innovative approaches. Deliver measurable value through supplier partnerships, cost optimisation, risk management, and sustainability initiatives. Be proactive in identifying new opportunities to add value and improve business processes and procedures. Work with C-suite to identify challenges, opportunities and area of improvement business wide. About You Proven track record in procurement leadership roles. Strong expertise in indirect categories Experienced in leading procurement transformation programs, with the ability to modernise and elevate the function. Exceptional people leader with the ability to engage, inspire, and develop teams. Commercially astute, influential, and confident working with executive stakeholders. Self sufficient and ability to work autonomously.