Dc Manager

Due to continued scope and diversity of our service offer an exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and Aussie run business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers healthy, safe and productive. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate one million dollars annually to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.

**The Opportunity**

Reporting directly to the GM of Logistics, the DC Manager will provide leadership, plan, drive, coordinate and coach the warehousing and distribution teams within our Sydney Distribution Centre, whilst supporting our branches in Canberra and Newcastle to ensure the safe and compliant distribution of our products to secure service excellence to our customer through continuous improvement to ensure effective, efficient processes are maintained delivering on budget with a cost-conscious mindset.

**Benefits of working at COS**
- Flexible working conditions
- Competitive remuneration with excellent bonus scheme
- Generous Reward and Recognition programs
- Access to ongoing training and career development programs
- Birthday and Anniversary day off
- Convenient location with free onsite parking
- Modern onsite gym
- Employee discounts on full product range
- Access to free Mental Health programs
- Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives

**Key area of responsibilities includes the following**:

- Lead, coordinate and manage the workings of all leaders, storepersons and drivers, including planning and monitoring of receipt, order, assembly, and dispatch of goods accurately and on a timely basis
- Drive the highest standards of operations excellence are maintained to give a great customer experience and sustainable service level
- Prepare and control operational budgets
- Review and develop processes within your DC and network to provide effective, efficient strategies for continuous improvement and operational activity
- Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery efficiently to ensure compliance and quality alongside budgetary targets and environmental objectives
- Motivate, mentor and coach the team and subsequently teams to ensure productivity targets are met
- Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to provide service excellence at the best cost
- Encourage your teams to openly communicate, providing feedback for development and in turn provide reward and recognition
- Ensure compliance with state and local warehousing, material handling and shipping requirements
- Ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met
- Organisation of dangerous goods as per legislation
- CoR
- Responsible for the security of the building and stock

**Skills and Experience**

To qualify for the role, you must meet the following requirements
- Tertiary qualification in relevant fields, desired but not essential
- 5 years' experience in a similar role within warehousing and/or transport logistics
- 20,000 sqm+ warehouse
- 100+ employees, with seasonal changes of up to 50% growth
- 40+ fleet of drivers and vehicles
- Strong planning, analytical and reporting cabilities
- Good communication skills
- Commercial mindset and abilities to ensure budgets achieved
- Experience of working with a Tier 1 WMS, ie: SAP, Manhattan, Mircorlistics
- Ability to review and initiative continuous improvement
- Ability to work under pressure and lead change

**More about COS**

When you join COS you’ll be working for a growing business servicing many of Australia’s most well recognised companies and government agencies. You’ll be part of a socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people.

You will be joining a talented team that live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Self-Reflective, Family and Service Excellence. At COS, we work together to find smarter ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive. We are passionate about maintaining a business culture that focuses on professionalism with heart.

Through the success of our business COS has been proud to give back over $15 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded.

Founded in Australia 45 years ago, today with over 500 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard

**How to Apply**

Please follow the instructions on the plication page regarding your Work History, Education and Qualifications. You can include a Cover letter and Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience.