Our client is a leading retail group in Australia and New Zealand, boasting a diverse portfolio that offers stability and growth opportunities, as well as an environment that fosters innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. As a market leader, they provide job security and career advancement, and take pride investing in employee development through various training programs, underpinning a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Competitive salaries, health and wellness programs, and performance-based incentives make them an employer of choice across the ANZ region. Engaged in community and philanthropy, they demonstrate strong financial performance, ensuring stability and growth for their employees.
In an incredibly exciting time for the business, the business now seeks a Senior DC Manager to drive CI initiatives and play a key role in delivering on a company wide supply chain transformation.
The Distribution Centre Manager (DC Manager) is responsible for the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations of the Distribution Centre. This role oversees all aspects of the operation, including daily operations, infrastructure and facilities, budget and commercials, operational processes, and team capability. This is a critical senior leadership role, directly managing a team of 5 with circa 100+ indirect reports.
Safety
- Serve as the PCBU for the business unit, ensuring high safety standards compliant with org guidelines, regulations, and laws.
- Ensure all leaders, team members, and contractors are trained and engaged in site safety management.
- Drive safety programs and identify opportunities for site safety improvement.
- Oversee safety investigations and ensure proper documentation, escalation, and remediation.
- Collaborate with Safety stakeholders and regulators for audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
DC Strategy
- Develop and execute the short- to mid-term DC strategy (6-18 months), aligned with network strategy.
- Build the annual peak execution plan in partnership with Supply Chain leaders.
- Ensure the DC strategy accounts for key objectives, priority work, and network-level changes.
Commercials & Financial
- Create the annual DC budget, considering productivity measures and costs.
- Manage operating expenses, including labor, consumables, preventable loss, and general trading conditions.
- Negotiate with Commercial team and partners to agree on key financial measures, including Cost Per Unit (CPU).
DC Performance
- Manage DC performance metrics such as CPU, UPP/UPH/UMPD/DIF, and accuracy.
- Partner with Supply Chain Planning teams for volume forecasts and capacity management.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain Technology team on WMS configuration and business operations.
- Develop capability roadmaps for volume plans, including people, operational processes, and DC configuration.
Continuous Improvement / Operations Excellence
- Implement continuous improvement measures in collaboration with Supply Chain Operations Excellence and Strategy teams.
- Align change or improvement initiatives with stakeholders.
- Drive inventory programs and projects through the DC.
Team Capability
- Develop the team capability within the DC, focusing on manager development and training.
- Review capability for all levels and manage the annual training and development plan.
- Partner with Human Resources to identify and deliver training needs.
- Maintain productive relationships with site unions and understand applicable industrial instruments.
- Collaborate with HR on IR and ER matters and support investigations of policy/procedure breaches.
- Ensure team awareness of relevant issues and compliance.
Capability Development
- Develop personal skills/knowledge through personal development plans and industry networking.
- Participate in relevant events to stay updated with industry trends.
- Commit to corporate initiatives, such as customer centricity.
Workplace Health and Safety
- Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with WHS programs.
- Ensure completion of mandatory training, safety shares, ergonomic assessments, and incident reporting.
To be successful:
To be successful in this role you will be a highly accomplished, high EQ and empathetic DC Manager with a track record of managing large DC's within either FMCG/Retail.
What's on offer:
This role offers an opportunity to join one of Australia's most progressive and successful brands with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee development. This role will see the successful individual play a significant impact by driving forward thinking CI Intiaitives, and working closely with an outstanding SLT to build a sustainable and resilient supply chain for the future.
On offer is an excellent package plus benefits and bonuses, great working hours and no weekend work. You will also develop your career under the guidance of one of the most reputable and successful leaders in the industry.
How to Apply:
How to apply To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lewis Ironside on 0435824108 or lironside@sharpandcarter.com.au
