DC Manager - Spare Parts

Job Description

Who are we? For 100 years, Milwaukee Tools people and culture have been the strong foundation on which our legacy has been built. This legacy is defined by "disruptive innovation" - from the products we create, to the partnerships we forge, and the ways we work. While our rich history has undoubtedly shaped us into what we are today, our focus is on what's ahead. We celebrate our centennial with excitement, fully aware that we are just getting started.At Milwaukee we are committed to ensuring our people have a great experience, so in addition to an exciting and challenging role we also provide a range of great employee benefits including:Discounts & Perks: Generous discounts on company products.Social: Recognition programs and social events to celebrate our team's achievements.Personal Development: Access to professional development programs.Health & Wellbeing: Paid Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program. About the Opportunity We are looking for a dedicated and experienced DC Manager to join our Spare Parts Warehouse in Dandenong South. In this key role, you will be responsible for the management of the Spare Parts logistics operation across the ANZ group, effectively managing all DC activities to ensure timely fulfilment, dispatch of Spare Parts and driving continuous improvement in logistics processes. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain General Manager, you will initially have 2 direct and up to 21 indirect reports. Key duties will include: Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring adherence to WHS compliance across the operation. Lead, motivate and develop a highly productive operational team, managing direct and indirect reports against KPIs and operational requirements including:- Picking, packing, QA, receipting, storage and documentation. Maintain and oversee all areas of the Spare Parts operations fulfilment, recommending improved operating processes while ensuring current processes are maintained and reflect best practice. Maintain inventory accuracy over a product range of 10,000+ SKUs through process controls of inbound and inventory control functions including:- Cycle counts, location audits, management of damages and reworks. Maximize efficiencies and cost control through management of resources, focusing on continuous improvement and minimized costs. Ongoing preparation and management of Spare Parts budget and forecasts, identifying and realizing cost efficiencies. Build and maintain key internal relationships with stakeholders across the business, acting as subject matter expert and key point of contact for Spare Parts. What you will bring: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Logistics/Supply Chain, with proven expertise in physical logistics. Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and as part of a team. Commercially astute, with exposure to budgeting and forecasting (preferred). Solid industry knowledge and an understanding of cost drivers across Supply Chain. Experience with WMS and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to SAP is highly regarded. Strong analytical skills, with experience in reporting within a distribution centre environment. Adaptability and the ability to context switch from BAU to strategic thinking. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with strong stakeholder management capabilities. If you fit the above attributes and are excited at the prospect of joining a large, successful, and dynamic organisation, then please APPLY NOW! #J-18808-Ljbffr