Warehouse & Distribution Manager

at  Brenntag

Manage and influence Brenntag’s 3PL providers across Australia and New Zealand maintaining effective inbound delivery, and outsourced distribution.

Assist in the establishment of the strategic direction of Warehousing, Distribution and Logistics, managing both internal and external relationships and providing day-to-day guidance and support to create a high-performing, customer centric environment

• In collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager ANZ and Supply Chain leadership team, assist in the development of the ANZ Warehousing, Distribution and Logistics strategy, including:
• project analysis
• financial requirements
• Regulatory and commercial assessments
• Productivity improvement analysis and execution
• Development in areas such as technology use, bulk material handling, mixing, and blending, specialised logistics management
• Storage optimsation between own and 3PL warehouse network
• Oversee 3PL relationships including contract accountability,
• Manage the development of Warehousing & Logistics processes to ensure optimal commercial excellence
• Ensure all Brenntag warehousing, clearance and logistics parties are aware of and can meet Brenntag’s Operational and QSHE standards
• Own and manage all relevant processes to ensure effective warehouse distribution management - improve all relevant operating processes, adhere to standard requirements, and evaluate cost efficient operating tools
• Optimise order cycle and flow of product, meet demand plans and be the primary interface between Brenntag and 3PL for day to day and tactical planning
• Partner with Customer Service to develop collaborative customer centric solutions that optimise order execute and logistics activities
• Working closely with the AdBlue logistics team, assist in optimising and streamlining the distribution process, introduction of new customers, runs, suppliers and processes in the AdBlue distribution network
• Manage major Warehousing, Distribution and Logistics projects in line with industry regulatory requirements, budgeting, cost benefit and feasibility analysis
• Oversee the management and development of the ANZ Warehousing, Distribution and Logistics functions to produce increased levels of productivity and efficiency, streamlined practices and reduced operating costs
• Prepare monthly Warehousing and Logistics report
• Prepare and present Warehouse, Distribution and Logistics reports to Supply Chain Teams e.g.: DIFOT, freight & warehouse costs, variances to estimates
• Manage all CAPEX projects from requirement gathering to approval request writing and implementation, ensuring projects are planned and executed with due consideration to quality, costs, timing, and QSHE/ Regulatory requirements
• Manage acquisitions, utilisations, and disposals of assets (land, buildings, machinery, equipment, vehicles, software etc.) within the Warehousing and Logistics function to balance service levels with cost efficiencies, and capital investments with internal and external operating expenses