Warehouse Operations Manager (7520)

About the Opportunity

Are you a proactive problem-solver who thrives on challenges If yes we want you to join us in the fast-moving industry that values hard work and innovative thinking.

As the Branch Manager of our Preston store you will be responsible for leading our team on a journey of growth.

Your primary role will be to manage the Campbells Wholesale branch ensuring that it achieves its sales and contribution targets as per the branch budget. This position is accountable for the profitable operation of the branch maintaining high customer service standards for our high-volume delivery service.

You will lead a diverse team and collaborate with different departments to continuously improve operations. Additionally you will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of customers team members and our supportive community behind you you willhave all the necessary tools to make a meaningful impact on the future of independent retail.

In this Role

• Achieve sales to budget and meet financial targets
• Lead and manage a dynamic team in a 6 day/ week business
• Manage operating costs
• Control inventory with stock holding & Aged stock targets
• Manage operational standards
• Grow and manage customer base providing excellent customer service
• Maintain open lines of communication
• Work within and encourage a safe and secure work environment
• Ensure delivery in full and on time to our customers

Youre Likely a Match If

• Experience in a similar role with excellent knowledge of wholesale / retail operations within grocery /Confectionery or Hospitality (Foodservice & Liquor) industry
• Excellent customer service skills
• Financial acumen
• Possesses leadership communication and motivational skills and techniques
• Advanced understanding of Safety Health & Environment HACCP COR and EEO policies procedures and legislations
• Excellent negotiation skills with relevance to supplier deals and customers
• High organisational skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Warehouse and Transport experience including knowledge of supply chain process EA and Union knowledge as well as knowledge of 3PL and 4PL transport providers

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 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning development and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded the Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion.

Recognized as the 74th in the Equileap Top 100 globally for initiatives on gender equity.

A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023.

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 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. Were also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable independent family-owned 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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