Head of Primary Freight

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.

About the Opportunity

The Head of Primary Freight is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the strategy, growth, and operational excellence of Metcash’s newly established Primary Freight function. This role will build and scale the business into a high-performing, commercially successful operation — creating value for suppliers, customers, and Metcash’s broader Supply Chain network.

In this Role

• 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.

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

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