State Logistics Manager - NSW/ACT

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

About the Opportunity

Lead a site that keeps communities moving. At Metcash, you’ll do more than run operations—you’ll build a safe, high-performing team, deliver for customers every day, and shape how we work into the future.

As a key part of the NSW Food and Liquor team, the State Logistics Manager is responsible for leading a large-scale Distribution Centre operation, delivering strong outcomes across safety, service, people and cost. Based in Huntingwood, this is a full-time permanent leadership opportunity where you will build high-performing teams, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the national supply chain strategy while ensuring operational excellence across the site

In this Role

• Lead with purpose and safety first – create and sustain a strong safety culture where safe practices are embedded across all operations and teams
• Build and inspire a high-performing team – lead, coach and develop a workforce of 300+ to deliver results in a collaborative, engaging environment
• Own end-to-end logistics performance – drive operational excellence across warehousing, transport, and inventory to deliver best-in-class service and efficiency
• Deliver for our customers – ensure consistent, reliable service outcomes, achieving DIFOT and maintaining strong relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement – lead initiatives that enhance performance across people, process, systems, and 3PL partnerships
• Lead strategic planning and execution – develop and deliver business plans, workforce strategies, and budgets to ensure operational success and future readiness
• Manage performance and financial outcomes – take ownership of site P&L, monitor performance, close gaps, and optimise cost, safety and service outcomes
• Build strong partnerships across the business – collaborate with internal teams, 3PL providers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and service delivery

What are we looking for?

• Extensive logistics leadership experience – leading high-volume, fast-paced distribution environments with a proven track record of delivering safety, service and performance outcomes
• People-first leadership style – ability to build trust, uplift capability and create an inclusive, high-performing culture
• Experience leading at scale – successfully managing large, complex teams (300+), driving engagement, safety and performance excellence
• Strong operational and technical expertise – deep knowledge of warehouse operations, automation and systems (WMS, with TMS an advantage) to optimise performance
• Commercial and continuous improvement mindset – experience owning P&L, balancing cost and service, and driving ongoing operational improvements

 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.

Please note: This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit profiles or make contact regarding this opportunity.

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