At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1,600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

• Develop and execute a bold strategy to aggressively grow the Primary Freight business.
• Build and maintain a profitable customer base, achieving ambitious revenue and margin growth targets.
• Form and manage strategic partnerships with both suppliers and carriers.
• Design scalable, differentiated freight solutions that solve key pain points for suppliers.
• Oversee end-to-end Primary Freight operations, ensuring service excellence, safety, and compliance.
• Drive innovation and scalability through technology, automation, and data analytics.
• Lead and develop a high-performing commercial and operational team.
• Champion a customer-first mindset while aligning with Metcash’s broader Supply Chain strategy.

You’re Likely a Match If

• 10+ years’ experience in freight, logistics, or supply chain business development (ideally in retail or FMCG).
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven record of driving business growth.
• Experience managing P&L, financial forecasting, and operational performance.
• Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• A visionary, data-driven mindset balanced with hands-on execution.
• Strong leadership skills, with a passion for building capability and fostering innovation.
• Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, or finance.