National Contract Logistics Distribution Manager Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kontraktlogistik | Vollzeit | AU2135176
Kuehne+Nagel is looking for an experienced, dedicated National Contract Logistics Distribution Manager to join our dynamic team. You can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne.
Your Role You will be a key part of our Contract Logistics team. Your leadership, negotiation, and operational skills will ensure a continued positive Customer Experience and Operational Excellence.
Your Responsibilities Your primary objective will be to manage the entire Australian domestic distribution network in accordance with the overall strategic plan, with a high focus on growth, profitability, and customer retention.
You will achieve this by leading and developing your team while simultaneously collaborating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders while focusing on the following key objectives:
Manage the performance of your team to achieve agreed client service levels and costs within budgetary requirements.Ensure a safe A+ compliant environment in line with both internal standards, local legislation, and external regulations.Analyse our transport network and identify and implement strategic strategies to create further efficiencies, focusing on achieving our sustainability goals.Lead process implementation to ensure a continuous improvement culture is maintained.Your Skills and Experiences We look for potential as well as performance. To be successful, you will bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of 3PL transport operations, a strong commercial acumen, and the ability to cultivate long-term customer relationships. We value diverse thinking, active listening, and the ability to challenge yourself.
Additionally, you will: Have 10+ years of experience in logistics, distribution, 3PL, and operations, ideally in a managerial or strategic role.Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared success.Make sound, timely decisions that balance business priorities, operational needs, and customer outcomes.Put the customer at the centre of everything you do, delivering exceptional value and strengthening relationships.Anticipate future trends and challenges, setting a clear direction to achieve ambitious goals.Drive business success through an understanding of financial performance, budgets, and sustainable growth.Break down complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions in dynamic business environments.Align team with a compelling vision, motivating them to deliver results that support company goals.Thrive under pressure, maintain focus during challenges, and bounce back from setbacks.Good Reasons to Join We offer flexible working arrangements to our employees, including the ability to skip the commute and work from home, take advantage of variety while working at multiple site locations, and flexibility with daily working hours.We offer a great place to work and invest in the success of our people for our future.Our Net Zero Carbon initiatives aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.As we are an international organisation, we offer amazing opportunities for career progression, supported with both internal and external training opportunities. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, then Kuehne+Nagel is the right place for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr