Warehouse Manager

About Us

At Tate APAC we custom design, manufacture and deliver products that aim to improve the construction, sustainability and operations of commercial buildings and data centres, with reliability and exceptional support to our customers. Here in the APAC region, we're proud to create custom solutions that enhance the sustainability, performance, and efficiency through our infrastructure solutions. As our business continues to grow, it's an exciting time to join the team to help shape our future direction.

We are People Passionate and focus on developing our inclusive culture to enable our people to do their best work together as well as to grow and transform themselves and the built environment sustainably, underpinned by ethics and integrity.

Purpose

As a Tate Warehouse Manager, you will play a critical role in the success of our company by being responsible for the best practice warehousing and inventory control of raw materials, finished goods, traded products and factory supplies. You will ensure the maximum utilisation of our warehouse facilities in Sydney and Melbourne and coordinate with the projects, purchasing and manufacturing teams to ensure proper receiving, transfer and dispatch of raw materials and finished goods.

Key Responsibilities

As the Warehouse Manager, you will oversee all aspects of our warehouse operations across multi-site manufacturing and production facilities. You'll lead a hands-on team to deliver operational excellence, ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency at every stage of the process. You are a hands-on, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment. With strong operational and people management skills, you balance strategic thinking with practical execution.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end warehouse operations — including receiving, storage, dispatch, and distribution — to meet business, production, and project needs.
• Developing and implementing warehouse systems, layouts, and processes that maximise space utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Taking full ownership of inventory management, ensuring stock accuracy through regular cycle counts, variance analysis, and strong traceability controls.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, hygiene, and security, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Managing budgets, monitoring warehouse costs, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, transport providers, subcontractors, and internal teams to coordinate logistics and deliver outstanding service.
• Preparing and analysing reports on operational performance, including inventory levels, OTIF, and DIFOT metrics, to drive informed decision-making.

Key relationships: Dealers and partners across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Education, Work Experience & Skills required, Personal Qualities (Selection Criteria)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration preferred

Work Experience and Skills

• Minimum 5 years' leadership or management experience in large-scale or multi-site manufacturing, production, or distribution warehousing.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and controlling costs.
• Proven track record of success in a senior commercial role with specific focus on new client acquisition and creation of and maintaining key business relationships.
• Should not indirectly discriminate (e.g., requiring 10 years of experience for a junior role could be age-biased).
• Clearly distinguish what is essential versus what is nice to have.

Personal Attributes

• Strong decision-making, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships at all levels.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications and Licences Required

• Current Driver's License
• Current forklift license advantageous

Additional Requirements

Proficient in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats, including technical discussions, reporting, documentation, and correspondence with colleagues and clients. Capable of understanding complex instructions, participating in meetings, and preparing detailed reports or presentations.