Transport Operations Manager

at  Primary Connect

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS MANAGER - KEWDALE, PERTH

• Manage the transport operational execution for our Kewdale facility
• Join a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation and growthMake a positive impact on the retail industry

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• A progressive and flexible policy that gives you control over your work, life and wellbeing.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• An attractive remuneration packageA range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

In the Transport Operations Manager position, you’ll be responsible for managing the transport operational execution for our Kewdale facility to ensure carrier delivery service, cost and safety outcomes. This includes ownership of transport tasks, change strategy and execution, ensuring a smooth and functional introduction of new processes, systems and structures as well as effective change management of impacts on customers, operations, third-party logistics / 3PL partners and stakeholders.
As the Transport Operations Manager, you will manage the interaction between the Primary Connect Distribution centre operations and our 3PL partners, in terms of execution and resolution of issues through the Supply Chain.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Manage daily operational execution: oversee the transport planning function to optimise fleet utilisation, network efficiency and store service requirements
• Carrier management with operation cost and service accountabilities: inclusive of performance monitoring, 3PL monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Service delivery and safety: overlook all delivery operations, addressing issues, resolving claims and promoting a high standard of safety and provide a healthy work environment
• Management and development of the transport team: lead, motivate and develop direct reports toward high performance outcomes and promote succession and development planning through coaching and mentoring

• Fleet responsibilities: inclusive of management of forecasting, peak period planning,costs and optimal fleet mixStakeholder engagement and supply chain management: work closely with DC Operations, National Divisions and 3PL teams to ensure continuous operational flow and effective daily task coordination

To succeed in this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Broad experience and achievements in transport operations management positions in a multi-site environment in the domains of FMCG or Retail, with a comprehensive understanding of transport operations and the OH&S and RTW legislation.
• Strong experience in service delivery, cost management, budget management and team leadership.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise and influence all levels of the organisation.
• Proven experience delivering outcomes in line with business requirements and expectations.Formal qualifications in business or supply chain operations are highly desirable