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Since 1977, King Living has pioneered quality Australian design, continually pushing the boundaries of what furniture can achieve.
Designed to adapt to our changing lives and last for generations, our furniture marries the power of innovation with traditional handcrafted methods.
King Living has expanded from a homegrown business into a global brand. A family owned and run Australian company headquartered from our Support Office in Sydney, our Showrooms and manufacturing centres span Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, USA, China and Thailand.
At King Living, we are dedicated to creating simplicity and balance in both our living spaces and our work environment. We take pride in our past accomplishments and are thrilled by the possibilities of the future.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a strategic and experienced Distribution Manager to lead the operations of our NSW Distribution Centre. In this high-impact role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the entire distribution function - from warehouse and inventory management through to customer-focused last-mile delivery.
As a key player within the Supply Chain team, you'll drive operational performance, labour efficiency, inventory accuracy and safety compliance. You'll lead and develop a high-performing team while collaborating closely with key internal and external stakeholders, including third-party logistics providers and King Living's customer service and retail functions.
If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for process improvement, team development, and customer service excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting contribution at a premium global brand.
The Role
- Lead all Distribution Centre operations including receiving, storage, inventory, despatch, and last-mile delivery
- Manage and support warehouse supervisors, team leaders, operations staff, and delivery drivers
- Partner with returns and refurbishment teams to ensure accurate and efficient inbound processing
- Monitor and improve KPIs such as stock accuracy, outbound timeliness, and cost per CBM
- Ensure staffing levels and resource allocation meet operational needs during peak and off-peak periods
- Conduct regular cycle counts, stock audits, and implement inventory control strategies
- Collaborate with Retail, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to meet service level expectations
- Oversee relationships with 3PL providers and transport partners to ensure service quality and cost efficiency
- Uphold warehouse cleanliness and enforce material handling best practices
- Champion safety and compliance by conducting toolbox talks, training, and workplace inspections
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across workflow, space utilisation, and labour management
- Lead a culture of accountability, professionalism and high performance throughout the operation
About You
You bring strong experience in warehouse or distribution leadership, ideally within a high-volume, customer-centric operationYou're a confident people leader, with a track record of building and motivating effective teamsYou have strong working knowledge of WMS systems and warehouse planning best practicesYou're highly organised, operationally focused, and passionate about driving performance through clear KPIsYou have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, working seamlessly across internal teams and external suppliersYou understand the importance of compliance and are committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environmentYou are financially aware, with the ability to manage budgets and control operational costsYou stay up to date with supply chain innovations and are comfortable exploring technologies like RFID, barcoding, and IoTYou're proactive, adaptable, and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environmentsWhy You will Love Working with Us
Daily Perks : freshly brewed coffee from our onsite barista - fuel your day with a perfect cup.Generous Discounts : handsome employee and family & friends discounts on our premium products.Family First : paid parental leave to support you through all stages of life.Career Growth : be part of a fast-growing, innovative company that values your professional development.Collaborative Culture : join a supportive, values-driven team that celebrates passion, integrity, collaboration and innovation.Fun, Engaging Environment : regular team events and opportunities to connect, learn and grow.Our Values - More than Just Words Passion, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation are the heartbeat of King Living. These values guide everything we do, from the products we design to the culture we foster. If you share our values, you will thrive here.
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude and alignment to our core values.
King Living is an equal opportunity employer — all applicants will be considered regardless of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity or parental status.
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