GM Logistics

GM Logistics

Company: Blackbook Executive Location: Sydney NSW Work Type: Full-time Salary: Excellent salary package Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Organisation Our client is a leading Australian food manufacturer with national operations across multiple production and supply chain facilities, generating revenues over $1 billion. A recognised brand in its sector, the company serves major retail, foodservice, and export markets, with logistics playing a critical role in its operations. The business is currently investing in capital programs, automation, and systems transformation, with logistics a key focus area. This organisation possesses the financial resources and leadership commitment to implement significant changes.

The Position Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the General Manager Logistics will be fully responsible for the complete logistics function across the company's national network. This encompasses:

• National logistics strategy, network design, and operational execution across all sites.
• Management of inbound raw material flow, warehousing, inventory, and outbound finished goods distribution.
• Fleet management, oversight of 3PL partnerships, and carrier network management.
• Ensuring compliance and integrity of cold chain and ambient logistics.
• Participation in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and aligning demand and supply with commercial and planning teams.
• Developing and managing the logistics technology roadmap, including TMS, WMS, and ERP integration.
• Leading a large, geographically dispersed team of logistics professionals.
• Ownership of logistics capital expenditure and operating budgets.
• Driving continuous improvement and network optimisation programs.
• Ensuring full regulatory, food safety, and WHS compliance across the logistics function.

Your Profile To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should possess:

• Over 15 years of experience in logistics or supply chain leadership, with a minimum of 5 years at a GM or senior executive level.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-site logistics operations within FMCG, food manufacturing, or similarly complex industries.
• In-depth expertise in transport, warehousing, cold chain, and 3PL management.
• A proven ability to simultaneously enhance cost efficiency and service performance.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience collaborating with sales, finance, and operations at an executive level.
• Accomplished people leadership skills with a track record of fostering high-performance cultures within large, dispersed teams.
• Hands-on experience with major logistics technology platforms and digital transformation initiatives.
• A tertiary qualification in supply chain, logistics, engineering, or business; postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded.

What is Offered

• An executive remuneration package commensurate with the scope of the role.
• Short-term and long-term incentive plans.
• A clear mandate, backed by capital investment, full functional ownership, and a leadership team that understands effective logistics.

For further information or to express interest, please contact Matt Simpson on 03) •••• •400.