Logistics & Distribution Manager, ANZ

Position: Logistics & Distribution Manager, ANZ
Office Location: Vantive Head Office, VicX, North Sydney
Report: Senior Manager, ANZ Cluster Supply Chain
Visa Condition: Must have valid working rights in Australia (Citizen or Permanent Resident)
Job Scope: The Logistics & Distribution Manager is accountable for the performance of local Supply Chain operations, as executed by 3rd Party providers, in both Australia & New Zealand. The scope of role encompasses Warehousing, transportation, inventory control, and reverse logistics. Operating in a healthcare environment with end customers being both Healthcare sites & also via a direct‑to‑patient model, the role requires deep operational expertise, strong stakeholder management, and disciplined cost control to support the Supply Chain P&L performance.

Working as part of the ANZ Supply Chain team, the role works collaboratively to convert the supply chain strategy into effective local execution, ensuring service & financial reliability within the network.

Primary performance is based on Vantive’s outsourced service providers meeting or exceeding our service, quality & cost expectations. Thus building & maintaining strong & effective working relationships is essential to the success of the role & also the direct reports of the role.

Financial Ownership & Cost Optimization

• Own cost budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to meet Supply Chain P&L targets.

• Drive productivity, cost optimization, and working‑capital improvements while maintaining service, quality, and compliance standards.

• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects to deliver sustainable cost savings and operational efficiency.

Financial Scope:

• ANZ Domestic Transport Spend ~A$10 Mil

• ANZ 3PL Warehouse Operations Spend ~A$10 Mil

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategy Execution

• Execute the cluster supply chain and fulfilment strategy, translating strategic priorities into daily operational execution.

• Ensure supply chain capabilities are scalable, compliant, and aligned to current and future business growth, including direct government supply models.

Network, Operations & Service Excellence

• Manage planned operations at 3PL Warehouses & ensure alignment with sales targets and service commitments.

• Lead scenario planning and risk mitigation for demand variability, supply disruptions, and inbound volume volatility.

• Accountable for inventory accuracy, stock availability, expiry management

• Oversee management of transportation operations.

• Manage goods receipt and goods return processes, ensuring daily reporting, timely discrepancy resolution, and coordination with QA.

• Handle customer complaints and ensure timely, effective resolutions to meet customer expectations.

• Provide timely customer issue resolution and support commercial priorities.

• Act as the operational coordination point for distributors, 3PLs, and 4PL partners: Lead distributor and logistics partner optimization through monthly/quarterly scorecards, KPI reviews, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.

Inventory, Quality & Compliance Management

• Own inventory analysis and controls include reconciliations, stock counts, and stock accuracy analysis with defined monthly action plans.

• Monitor goods receipt and inspection processes and coordinate with QA to resolve quality or compliance issues promptly.

• Manage product destruction processes for damaged or expired stock as per approved processes / schedules.

• Ensure compliance with any requirements for annual stock takes and/or ongoing cycle counts across all inventory types.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering performance driven and continuous improvement culture.

• Work cross‑functionally with other Supply Chain Functions (such as planning & Customer Service) to ensure end-to-end execution of objectives is harmonized & optimized.

• Collaborate with other functional teams including Commercial, Finance, QA, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and APAC Supply Chain teams to achieve shared business objectives.

• Serve as the Logistics & Distribution expert for Australia & New Zealand in key operational, commercial, and planning forums

Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification with specialization in logistics or supply chain management highly regarded/ preferred.

• Experience in a similar role, i.e. Experience with Leading Warehousing & Transport Operations.

• Successful track record developing teams/ people & growing capability

• Demonstrated capability with building & using effective reporting tools, and ability to present recommendations & results to various stakeholders.

• Experience with managing vendors; measuring & monitoring service & financial performance, conducting MBR/QBR sessions, building partnerships, etc.

• Knowledge of EHS legislation and operating procedures

• Demonstrated success with continuous Improvement projects

• Thorough knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain activities across linehaul, warehousing, and a variety of final mile delivery services.

• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems & ISO9001

• Experience of leading operations within the health industry & or other regulated industries highly regarded

Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership

• Strategic skills

• Analytical skills & Financial acumen

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement

• Agility to adapt to the changing needs of the business and our customers

• Experience with ERP/logistics and or/ transport management systems

• Problem solving and negotiations skills

• Project Management

• Exceptional communication skills

• Superior computer literacy.

Welfares:

• Annual Bonus, Super, etc.