Transport Manager

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Who we are?You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we've brought to market.
Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand.
We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers.
Brief Description Who we are?You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we've brought to market.
Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand.
We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers.
We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit.
And we give our people opportunities that help them realise both their personal and professional potential, through these values: Keep our Customers FIRSTHave a positive, caring and family attitude Keep it real.
open and honest… always.
BE the change we seek Have a passion for winning Make it Happen Seek 'Win-Wins' for all Treasure creativity CELEBRATE… together.
We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF).
We are AMES Australasia.
Want to join us? We need your expertise and knowledge.
About the role: This newly created role for AMES Australasia is based between our Doncaster office and our National Distribution Centre in Dandenong South and will be responsible for providing performance insights, analytical reports, and recommendations to internal stakeholders to support decision-making and drive business performance in the Transport space.
You will be handling a cost center of well over $30 million.
Our primarily wholesale business, servicing small independent owners up to big box players of the DIY industry.
Tasks & Responsibilities: Use data analytics to analyse and evaluate transport activities by site, location to location, state and country costs Deliver clear and concise reporting in line with objectives and KPIs, which are easily understandable and actionable Select Transport and 3 PL providers based on performance and effectiveness Negotiate contracts with and manage transport and 3 PL providers to ensure that they meet AMES performance, cost, time and service level agreements Continuously evaluate the performance of providers and implement corrective actions where necessary Collaborate with providers to streamline operations, reduce lead times, and improve overall supply chain efficiency Monitor transport and 3 PL costs to ensure they remain within budgetary constraints Ensure accurate monthly reporting to the AMES Executive Team Build strong collaborative relationships with Transport and 3 PL Providers to drive mutual success Track and analyse performance Ensure all monthly variance calculations are completed Provide analysis of variances on monthly price variances Participate in the preparation of the Annual Budget with the key stakeholders in the business Assist with any Internal & External Audits Skills and experience: Minimum 4-5 years in similar role Bachelor's degree in finance or supply chain (or equivalent recognised in Australia) would be an advantage Intermediate skills with all Microsoft products and other information systems Knowledge of Transport and logistics practices and legislation and ability to translate into simple terms Understanding of Financial accounting practices Experience with a TMS and maximizing the data Experience with Pronto (an advantage)SOX Compliance knowledge (advantage)On offer: Full-time position with attractive base salary and bonus structure High growth company Great staff discounts on products Social Club and Wellness Activities Ongoing professional development and career opportunities Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AMES Australasia by 2x Get notified about new Transportation Manager jobs in Doncaster, Victoria, Australia.
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