National Distribution Manager

Work with a leading global berry brand with operations across Australia, Europe, Middle East, Asia, North & South America.
- Internal DC network spanning TAS, NSW, QLD
- Support strategy and expansion of network.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

We have an exciting new role for a National Distribution Manager to lead our distribution network across the plant and fruit supply chains, spanning Cherry Hill (Tasmania), Coffs Harbour (NSW), Bundaberg and Ningi (QLD). Reporting to the National Supply Chain Manager, this role will oversee a national team of regional Distribution Managers and drive the execution of strategic distribution initiatives.

You will lay a key role in overseeing DC operations, providing sound leadership, and implementing best practice operational processes and systems. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with QA standards, regulatory requirements, and retailer specifications. You will work closely with the National Supply Chain Manager on broader supply chain strategies, including budgeting, P&L performance, and the planning and delivery of capital expenditure projects.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Leading and supporting regional managers to ensure smooth operations across all DCs.
- Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure the distribution network supports the broader plant and supply chain strategy.
- Providing operational and strategic guidance across the supply chains.
- Reviewing and enhancing distribution network protocols, documentation, and SOPs to disseminate across all DC sites.
- Ensuring DCs meet Heavy Vehicle Regulations and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
- Championing continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, timing, and quality.
- Managing day-to-day people issues and demonstrating role model leadership.
- Managing and reporting on P&L performance across the distribution network.

**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**

To be considered for this role, applicants will need to demonstrate capabilities in the following:

- Tertiary qualifications in supply chain or related discipline are advantageous
- Experience in a supply chain management including leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in developing and maintaining high-performance teams and culture
- Exposure to cold chain storage is desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Safety conscious with understanding of best-practice warehouse safety systems and processes
- Ability to travel interstate on a regular basis

**ABOUT US**

Driscoll’s Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia’s leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll’s (USA) - the world’s market leader in berries. Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll’s Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.

**BENEFITS**

Want to join Driscoll’s? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:

- ** Paid Parental Leave**: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
- ** Mentoring and Coaching**: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
- ** Employee Reward and Recognition**: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
- ** Annual Health Program**: Seasonal flu shots onsite
- ** Study Leave**: Support your educational pursuits
- ** Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**:Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts
- ** Novated Car Lease**: Enjoy the convenience and savings on a novated lease