DC Manager, Central Pharmacy

In this role you will be responsible for the development and execution of business strategy, operational planning, performance reporting, budget accountability and client engagement. You will also be accountable for leading and managing the day-to-day warehouse operations of Central Pharmacy's warehousing & distribution business to ensure customer service obligations are met.

What you'll do

Provide leadership and direction across the full breadth of Central Pharmacy Distribution Centre functions to ensure exceptional standards of customer service, customer confidence, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Convey a clear vision for overall operational excellence and safety culture in the Distribution Centre and leverage the strengths of the Central Pharmacy Distribution Centre Team members towards achievement of the vision.

Lead the implementation of new Central Pharmacy Distribution Centre operating models and business processes and the implementation of SAP/S4HANA and supply chain reform initiatives.

Take full responsibility for the effective day to day performance of the Pharmacy Distribution Centre, directing, controlling and coordinating all elements of Distribution Centre operations and to ensure that all key performance targets are met consistently.

Oversee effective management of all workforce related activities in the Pharmacy Distribution Centre including resource allocation, workforce planning, payroll, performance management, learning and development, recruitment, union consultation and case management of workforce issues including disciplinary matters and staff complaints.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

Expert technical knowledge of contemporary Distribution Centre and warehousing systems, operating models and related space utilisation and materials handling solutions and an excellent understanding of the interrelationships between Distribution Centres and other functions in a complex supply chain system.

A record of successful achievement in a leadership role in a fast-moving consumer goods Distribution Centre environment.

Demonstrated leadership capability, including capability to provide motivational leadership to the Distribution Centre workforce and to develop a commercially focussed workplace culture of continuous improvement, innovation and customer service.

Very highly developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation, influencing, stakeholder engagement and change advocacy skills.

Demonstrated analytical skills, the capacity to exercise sound judgement and the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions to complex problems.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members

Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further

Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.