Logistics Manager (Remote)

Logistics Manager | Jigsaw Talent Management | Australia

The Client:

Jigsaw is proud to announce its partnership with a leading Queensland Utilities business, as they embark on an exciting phase in their transformation journey, to recruit multiple roles across it’s Procurement and Supply Chain function. This organisational change program is fully aligned to the business priorities and supported by the Executive Leadership team who recognise the value of having a mature strategic procurement and supply chain function.  Under the leadership of an experienced CPO, their team is focused on redefining what it means to lead and deliver integrated Procurement and Supply Chain services and solutions for their business.  This is an opportunity for candidates who are purpose-led and passionate about shaping the future of procurement and supply chain to join and be part of.  This organisation values its employees, are committed to their growth, promote work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, and are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. 

About the Role:

The Logistics Manager oversees the supply chain with 3 direct reports, ensuring efficient and cost-effective transportation, storage, and distribution of goods. They manage inventory, coordinate shipments, streamline operations, and implement logistics strategies to meet organisational goals. Their purpose is to ensure timely delivery, reduce costs, and maintain high customer satisfaction through effective logistics planning and execution.  Ongoing performance and continuous improvement of their inhouse and third-party logistics (3PL) services. 

The role has three reports – Demand Manager, Vendor Performance Lead and Warehouse Manager.  Responsible for ensuring all financial and non-financial service levels, regulatory compliance and safety standards are delivered to meet their strategy, priorities, performance expectations, governance and regulatory requirements. Leading cross functional, internal and external partnerships to identify and drive optimisation, innovation and improvement initiatives across Logistics services to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risk, improve safety and optimise service levels.

About You:

• Degree level qualification in relevant discipline or significant relevant work experience
• 10+ years’ working experience across Supply Chain, leading the delivery of both inhouse and third-party Logistics services to meet and exceed performance levels whilst maintaining robust critical controls and meeting compliance requirements and regulatory obligations 
• Experience to management of critical spares and components supply lifecycle, including vendor performance management, planning, inventory management, warehousing and distribution. 
• 5+ years planning, organising, leading and day to day management of a professional, high performing Logistics team. 
• Leading teams through transformation to deliver functional strategy and business outcomes. 
• Development and mentoring of Procurement & Supply team members to uplift and enhance capability and ensure ongoing relevance and credibility of technical credentials.
• Experience working within a customer facing operational environment, preferably within critical asset management and service delivery; managing ongoing delivery and review of customer logistics service levels and performance metrics 
• Development, delivery and maintenance of Logistics Services Strategy and outcomes 
• Development, delivery and maintenance of strong Supply Chain frameworks and systems 
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements including Chain of Responsibility, HSE, Security of Critical Assets (SOCI) and demonstrative experience of embedding best practice principles to manage and monitor adherence to these. 
• Design, implementation and management of strong and effective demand planning techniques and principles (S&OP) 
• Design, implementation and ongoing management of robust inventory management strategy, principles, techniques and critical controls

Management Experience

• 5+ years planning, organising, leading and day to day management of a professional, high performing Logistics team. 
• Leading teams through transformation to deliver functional strategy and business outcomes.
• Development and mentoring of Procurement & Supply team members to uplift and enhance capability and ensure ongoing relevance and credibility of technical credentials.
• Proficiency in leading cross-functional project teams to achieve key objectives and outcomes, including identifying and management conflict resolution and stakeholder expectation management.

What’s on offer:

• Flexible work arrangements and ability to work from home 3/5 days. 
• Option for Compressed work weeks. 
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more

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