Regional Distribution Manager South

At the Independent Hardware Group, we’re strengthening local communities one postcode at a time. We’re the leading supplier of over 600 independently owned stores nationwide – giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task. And with trusted hardware brands like Mitre 10 and Home Timber & Hardware, we can turn local retailers into the best stores in town giving locals the tools and support to build strong communities – literally!

About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a Southern Region DC Manager to lead the daily operations of our Ravenhall Distribution Centre and drive performance across Hardings and Total Tools supply chain. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, optimise operations, and lead a high-performing team.

You’ll be accountable for safety, service levels, productivity, and cost control, while also driving continuous improvement initiatives and leading operational and strategic logistics projects.

With strong leadership skills and stakeholder engagement, you’ll help us deliver outstanding results for our customers and business.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage all DC operations and supervisors at Ravenhall.
• Drive safety compliance and injury management, partnering with SH&E (Safety) and RTW teams.
• Oversee site productivity, cost control, and process optimisation.
• Deliver excellent customer service, achieving DIFOT levels at 96%+.
• Lead and develop a strong, engaged, and accountable team.
• Partner with Sales, Merchandise, and Member Support to deliver service levels and initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and lead logistics projects across the tools and hardware groups.
• Provide data analysis and insights to optimise performance.

You are likely to be a match if you have

• Extensive leadership experience in warehousing, FMCG, retail or supply chain.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proven success in driving operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Experience leading large teams and creating a high-performance culture.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management System, safety compliance, and supply chain best practice.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to interpret P&L and drive results.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset.

Life at Metcash  

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace! 

🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first 6 months.

🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually. 

🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities. 

💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers. 

🏆 Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”. . 

⚖️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023-2024 

🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia. 

💸 Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member benefits program.

About Us 

At Independent Hardware Group (IHG), we believe in the power of local. We're more than just a supplier – we’re the engine behind over 600 independently owned hardware stores across Australia. You’ve probably heard of a few: Mitre 10, Home Hardware, and Thrifty-Link Hardware – all part of the IHG family. 

We’re not here to copy the big chains. We’re here to give locals the tools – literally and figuratively – to be the best store in town. That means offering great prices, better support, and the kind of local knowledge you can't find in a catalogue. 

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws. 

Join us and be part of something bigger!

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