Transport Operations Manager - Southern Region

About the role

Wesfarmers Health is looking for an experienced Transport Operations Manager for its Southern Region, joining the Supply Chain team and reporting to the Head of Transport. The role drives transport performance across the Southern Region network, working with Distribution Centre leaders, Customer Service, Finance, Safety and Compliance teams and external carriers. It is based on site at the Dandenong Distribution Centre.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver transport cost-out and productivity initiatives across last-mile operations, improving route efficiency, load utilisation and delivery performance
• Manage despatch and returns across the Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Launceston distribution centres, ensuring on-time, in-full despatch and accurate returns
• Lead the Southern Region transport project plan, including despatch and route reviews, carrier rate reviews, overflow options and Priceline seasonal transport
• Manage carrier contract performance, including driver arrivals, despatch performance, return freight, claims investigations and service improvements
• Coach transport planners and site teams on planning discipline, despatch processes, carrier handovers and exception management, and embed transport SOPs
• Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving to improve service, compliance and cost outcomes
• Support Safety Leadership and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance through hazard identification, incident management and CoR investigations

Required profile

• 7+ years' experience in transport, FMCG or last-mile logistics operations
• Proven track record of route optimisation and cost reduction
• Experience managing carrier contracts, including driver scheduling and on-time compliance
• Experience in high-volume, multi-site distribution environments
• Sound understanding of site safety requirements and Chain of Responsibility obligations
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to distribution centres across Melbourne, Launceston, Adelaide and Perth
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline preferred

Required skills

• Analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Practical understanding of last-mile routing, scheduling and telematics (desirable)
• DILO (Day in the Life Of) reviews and site layout/process improvements (desirable)
• Lean / Continuous Improvement certification (desirable)

What we offer

• Employee benefits including discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline, atomica, Instantscripts and Clear Skincare Clinics
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
• Novated leasing options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Outdoor terrace, food, coffee and wellbeing facilities, and cycle racks, showers and lockers