Southern Region Distribution Centre Manager

Job description

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites. Vinidex For more than 70 years, Vinidex has set the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil markets. We make life flow by connecting water, gas and energy across Australia with innovative, high-quality products. As part of the Aliaxis Group, we are proud to contribute to global sustainability outcomes while creating a safe, inclusive and engaging workplace. Our behaviours guide everything we do: We Care for the environment, our customers and each other We Dare to challenge the status quo and learn fast We Deliver by taking accountability for our actions About the role Due to an impending retirement, we have an exciting opportunity for a Southern Region Distribution Manager to lead distribution operations across multiple sites throughout Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. Based at our Sunshine Distribution Centre and reporting to the GM Supply Chain APAC, this newly expanded regional leadership role will oversee operations across Sunshine, Derrimut, Wynyard and our South Australian distribution network. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, leading transformation initiatives, developing regional distribution strategies and building high-performing teams across the region. This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on operational management, making it ideal for an experienced supply chain professional who thrives on driving change, improving performance and delivering exceptional customer outcomes. What will you do Lead and develop a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement across multiple distribution sites. Take full ownership of regional distribution performance, ensuring service, productivity, inventory and cost targets are achieved. Drive operational excellence initiatives, process improvements and network optimisation projects across the Southern Region. Lead key transformation programs, including site performance improvement, capability development and systems optimisation. Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, customer service and supply chain performance. Partner with Supply Chain Leadership to support regional distribution strategy and future network design. Monitor and improve key performance indicators including DIFOT, inventory accuracy, safety, productivity and cost performance. Lead, coach and mentor Distribution Centre leaders and operational teams to build capability and succession pipelines. Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, procurement, customer service and sales teams to deliver integrated supply chain outcomes. Manage regional budgets, labour resources, third-party providers and operational expenditure. Travel regularly between sites to provide visible leadership and support operational excellence initiatives. ​ About you A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline. 10 years + leadership experience across distribution, warehousing or supply chain operations, ideally within a multi-site environment. Proven success leading change, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, operational performance and cost efficiency. Experience with warehouse management systems, with SAP EWM experience highly regarded. Strong knowledge of distribution, logistics, inventory management and supply chain best practice. Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring and leadership. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organisation. A visible, hands-on leadership style with an unwavering commitment to safety. Curiosity, initiative and a growth mindset, with the drive to challenge the status quo and continuously improve outcomes. The ability to travel regularly across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. Why join us? We care Annual performance bonus program and competitive salary package to reward your contribution. A commitment to a safe working environment with “Go for Zero”. Work for a business that cares about sustainability and impact. Industry-leading paid parental leave. Employee Assistance Program for you & your family. Recognition programs and service awards. Mentoring opportunities to grow your career. Join our global DEI council and make a difference. Career development opportunities locally and globally. If you're an experienced supply chain leader ready to shape the future of distribution operations across the Southern Region, we'd love to hear from you. For more information this role, please contact Carla Treuer on 0497 323 252 or reach out on LinkedIn. Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy. For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!