AU Logistics Operations Manager

Job Description

AU Logistics Operations Manager Requisition ID: 9258 Introducing Suntory Oceania Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand. Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including V Energy, Maximus, Suntory BOSS Coffee, Jim Beam and Maker's Mark Bourbon, Hibiki Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club Whisky, and -196. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania. The Opportunity Reporting to the ANZ Logistics Director, the National Logistics Manager AU has full P&L ownership as well as responsibility for Transport and our distribution centres across various Australia locations. This role is critical in delivering Suntory products to consumers in the most efficient manner across a large transport operation. With a strategic focus, this role will take ownership for planning the future logistics network as well as delivering major change programs. As an experienced leader, you will foster a high engagement culture, in alignment with our Suntory Leadership Values, enabling you to succeed through others. What you'll be doing This is a pivotal Senior leadership role with responsibility for: Functional leadership of all distribution centres and transport activities across all locations. Collaborating with other senior leaders within supply including planning, manufacturing, procurement, Safety and Quality. Leading all logistics activity in the movement of Suntory's diverse product range through to the customer. Optimising service levels, ensuring they are met or exceeded, as well as leading and delivering on the company's strategic logistics objectives nationally. Developing and identifying strategic projects that deliver ongoing value to the supply chain and improve distribution activities. Leading all logistics-specific supplier tender and contract negotiations in line with the procurement process. Experience that you will bring: With a positive can-do attitude, you will demonstrate the ability and desire to build strong stakeholder relationships as well as: Extensive experience leading large teams in a multi-site operation. Ability to manage large-scale transformation and project management. Demonstrated senior management of customer/supplier relationships in an FMCG environment. Excellent communication, influencing and change management skills. Ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment. Unleash your Spirit with Suntory Oceania Apart from free drinks to keep you energized, here’s what else we have to offer: Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world. An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers. Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave. Flexible working – hybrid working and flexible start and finish times. Discounted health insurance. We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so. Opportunity to purchase additional leave to give you more time to recharge & a day off on your birthday. As Suntorians we believe in Dreaming Big and Growing for Good. We take pride in our sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, striving to grow responsibly and inclusively. If you are ready to unleash your spirit with Suntory Oceania, then apply today. We want our interview process to be as inclusive as possible. If you require any adjustments as part of the process, do not hesitate to let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr