National Contract Logistics Distribution Manager

5 days ago

Sydney, Australia Kuehne+Nagel Full time

Kuehne+Nagel is looking for an experienced, dedicated National Contract Logistics Distribution Manager to join our dynamic team. You can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne.
** Your Role**: You will be a key part of our Contract Logistics team. Your leadership, negotiation + operational skills will ensure a continued positive Customer Experience + Operational Excellence.
** Your Responsibilities**:
Your primary objective will be to manage the entire Australian domestic distribution network in accordance with the overall strategic plan, with a high focus on growth, profitability + customer retention.

You will achieve this by leading and developing your team while simultaneously collaborating with a variety of internal + external stakeholders while focusing on the following key objectives.
- To manage the performance of your team in order to achieve agreed client service levels + costs within budgetary requirements.
- To ensure a safe A+ compliant environment in line with both internal standards, local legislation + external regulations.
- To analyse our transport network + identify + implement strategic strategies to create further efficiencies, with a focus on achieving our sustainability goals.
- To lead process implementation to ensure a continuous improvement culture is maintained.

**Your Skills and Experiences**:
We look for potential as well as performance. To be successful, you will bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of 3PL transport operations, a strong commercial acumen + the ability to cultivate long term customer relationships. We value diverse thinking, active listening + the ability to challenge yourself.

Additionally, you will:

- Have 10+ years of experience in logistics, distribution, 3PL + operations, ideally in a managerial or strategic role.
- Lead, inspire + develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration + shared success.
- Make sound, timely decisions that balance business priorities, operational needs + customer outcomes.
- Put the customer at the centre of everything you do, delivering exceptional value + strengthening relationships.
- Anticipate future trends + challenges, setting a clear direction to achieve ambitious goals.
- Drive business success through an understanding of financial performance, budgets + sustainable growth.
- Break down complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions in dynamic business environments.
- Align team with a compelling vision, motivating them to deliver results that support company goals.
- Thrive under pressure, maintain focus during challenges + bounce back from setbacks.

**Good Reasons to Join**: - We offer flexible working arrangements to our employees. This includes the ability to skip the commute + work from home, take advantage of variety while working at multiple site locations as well as flexibility with daily working hours. - We offer a great place to work + invest in the success of our people for our future. - Our Net Zero Carbon initiatives aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. - As we are an international organisation, we offer amazing opportunities for career progression, supported with both internal + external training opportunities. If you are looking for a career + not just a job, then Kuehne+Nagel is the right place for you.

**About Kuehne+Nagel**

With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies.

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