Job Details

Pace Vic is excited to be partnering with a market-leading distributor who has thrived in Australia for over 60 years and continues to go from strength to strength. Due to this growth, they are on the lookout for an experienced operational strategist to lead through an exciting time in their history. The Logistics Operations Manager's core purpose will be to lift overall branch and warehouse performance, optimise transport and last-mile delivery, and support new projects and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lift branch warehouse performance
• Standardise warehouse processes and best practice across branches.
• Improve inventory handling at branch level (layout, min/max, capacity, flow) and work closely with the central inventory/data team to turn data into practical branch changes, not just spreadsheets.
• Optimising transport and last-mile delivery
• Oversee branch delivery from branch to customer and branch to branch, managing relationships & contracts with transport providers .
• Drive efficiency in route planning, review and refine delivery runs.
• Manage and negotiate with transport/courier providers.
• Monitor performance and identify efficiency gains (cost, timeliness, utilisation).
• Support projects & growth
• Input into new branch setups and refurbishments - especially warehouse layout and flow.
• Contribute to warehouse design (racking layout, diagrams/drawings, capacity planning).
• Support rollout and use of VLM/automated storage and other warehouse technologies.
• Warehouse & inventory
• Assess and improve layout, racking, storage and capacity utilisation.
• Work with inventory team on min/max levels, stock mix and replenishment settings.
• Recommend and help implement inventory / warehouse tools or software that improve overall efficiency and safety.
• Manage warehouse assets (e.g. approving additional racking, storage equipment, dealing with suppliers)

About you:

• Proven, multi-site logistics & warehousing background, with branch/warehouse operations experience rather than just pure head-office supply chain.
• Strong with data analysis and reporting (Excel/BI, ERP data - especially BC/Dynamics or similar).
• Exposure to route planning / delivery optimisation.
• Able to travel nationally and spend meaningful time on the branch floor (not just behind a desk).
• Experience improving warehouse layout & design and exposure to automated storage warehouse technology.
• Industry experience from spare parts / industrial / machinery / automotive is highly advantageous.
• Must be customer-centric always aiming to improve the customer experience.
• Must be collaborative and adaptable.
• Must be ambitious and driven.

This is a great opportunity to join a highly reputable organisation that does not present very often. If you feel you are the right person for this role and you meet the above requirements then hit the apply button or send your resume to apply@pacevic.com.au. We wish to thank you for taking the time to apply for this role. Please note that as we receive a large amount of applications per day, we only have the ability to contact those candidates who have been short-listed. If you do not hear from us following your application, please be advised that we will archive your details in our database for suitable future roles. If you wish to discuss this role confidentially or other roles that we are currently recruiting for, please contact Brock at brock@pacevic.com.au.

Pace (VIC) Pty Ltd are the experts when it comes to our four specialties: Manufacturing & Technical Operations, Procurement, Sales & Customer Service and Supply Chain & Logistics. Founded in 1990, we have over 30 years of proven success in placing candidates in exciting and relevant roles. Our team is dedicated to working with forward-thinking and inclusive workplaces to find them top talent.