Job Description
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Sugar Australia has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time National Logistics Manager to lead and improve the way we move and store our products across the country. Based at our Yarraville VIC head office and reporting to the General Manager, Supply Chain this role ensures our freight, transport and warehousing activities run efficiently, safely and in line with our business and customer needs.
You’ll work closely with our national sites, transport partners and internal teams to deliver practical logistics solutions, manage key contracts, and identify ways to reduce our cost to serve. A key part of the role is ensuring we meet our Chain of Responsibility requirements, improving stock planning and movement, and maintaining accurate inventory across the network.
What you’ll be doing:
As the National Logistics Manager, you will:
Develop and implement practical logistics, transport and warehousing solutions that improve how our product moves across the country
Provide day to day leadership, coaching and support to the logistics team, helping build capability and effective ways of working
Manage key logistics and warehousing contracts, ensuring clear expectations and reliable performance from our partners
Lead the procurement and tendering of freight and warehouse services, securing competitive commercial and service outcomes
Champion Chain of Responsibility and support safe, compliant behaviours with our carriers and sites
Improve the efficiency of our network by optimising transport modes, routing, equipment use and freight frequency
Work with internal teams to align stock holdings and stock movements with business and customer needs
Strengthen inventory accuracy and controls to support DIFOT and minimise stock losses
Identify and deliver cost to serve improvements and opportunities to reduce waste
Build collaborative relationships with operations teams, transport providers and commercial stakeholders
Lead issue resolution for freight and carrier matters to maintain service continuity
Keep our logistics and warehouse contingency plans current and fit-for-purpose
Contribute to broader supply chain and commercial projects that support business priorities
Sugar Australia has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time National Logistics Manager to lead and improve the way we move and store our products across the country. Based at our Yarraville VIC head office and reporting to the General Manager, Supply Chain this role ensures our freight, transport and warehousing activities run efficiently, safely and in line with our business and customer needs.
You’ll work closely with our national sites, transport partners and internal teams to deliver practical logistics solutions, manage key contracts, and identify ways to reduce our cost to serve. A key part of the role is ensuring we meet our Chain of Responsibility requirements, improving stock planning and movement, and maintaining accurate inventory across the network.
What you’ll be doing:
As the National Logistics Manager, you will:
Develop and implement practical logistics, transport and warehousing solutions that improve how our product moves across the country
Provide day to day leadership, coaching and support to the logistics team, helping build capability and effective ways of working
Manage key logistics and warehousing contracts, ensuring clear expectations and reliable performance from our partners
Lead the procurement and tendering of freight and warehouse services, securing competitive commercial and service outcomes
Champion Chain of Responsibility and support safe, compliant behaviours with our carriers and sites
Improve the efficiency of our network by optimising transport modes, routing, equipment use and freight frequency
Work with internal teams to align stock holdings and stock movements with business and customer needs
Strengthen inventory accuracy and controls to support DIFOT and minimise stock losses
Identify and deliver cost to serve improvements and opportunities to reduce waste
Build collaborative relationships with operations teams, transport providers and commercial stakeholders
Lead issue resolution for freight and carrier matters to maintain service continuity
Keep our logistics and warehouse contingency plans current and fit-for-purpose
Contribute to broader supply chain and commercial projects that support business priorities
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The National Logistics Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Yarraville offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.