Transport Manager 7655

Joining the Metcash Family

At Metcash yourepart of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart without missing out on the big business support.

Being part of something bigger means youre part of a strong purpose where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself grow your career thrive your way and make your mark. And youll be part of our high performing team where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

About the Opportunity

As a State Transport Manager youll play a crucial role in shaping our transport network ensuring costeffectiveness sustainability and toptier service delivery. You will oversee all transport operations within the Distribution Centre (DC) ensuring seamless coordination between warehouse activities and outbound deliveries. Your focus will be on optimizing capacity planning managing carrier partnerships and driving continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and service levels.

In this Role

• Develop and implement transport plans that align with daily weekly and monthly operational needs optimizing routes and fleet utilization.
• Lead the daily of transport activities ensuring compliance with safety regulations service commitments and cost targets.
• Uphold the highest standards in WHS COR and transport compliance fostering a culture of safety across all transport operations.
• Engage with customers ensure ontime deliveries resolve issues swiftly and continuously improve service quality.
• Work closely with finance and carrier partners to manage transport costs while maintaining service excellence.

Youre Likely a Match If

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management preferably in a highvolume distribution environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing highperforming teams.
• Deep understanding of WHS COR and transport compliance regulations.
• Ability to drive efficiency and continuous improvement in transport operations.
• Strong financial acumen to manage budgets and optimize costs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Highly numerate articulate and capable of balancing strategic and operational priorities.

Life at Metcash

Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

Benefit from 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning development and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of genderneutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded the Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion.

A neutral gender pay gap of under 5 as published by WGEA

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app Our Local.

About Us

Metcash is Australias leading wholesale distribution company with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. Were also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable independent familyowned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the Best Store in Their Town by providing merchandising operational and marketing support across our food liquor and hardware pillars.

Were dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger a company that actively promotes diversity champions charitable causes and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs please dont hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and become part of something bigger!

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