Overview
National Operations Manager Jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Arrow Group Recruitment
Title: National Operations Manager
Company: Arrow Group Recruitment
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Lead national warehousing & logistics, driving inventory accuracy, DIFOT and operational performance across multiple sites
National Operations Manager Warehousing & Logistics (ANZ)
• Own warehouse operations across 3 States & 3PL partners
• Drive performance DIFOT, inventory accuracy & cost optimisation
• Lead, influence & elevate a distribution team in a high-impact role
About the opportunity
This is not a “keep things ticking” operations role.
It’s a chance to take ownership of a national warehousing and logistics function, bring structure where it’s needed, and elevate performance across the board.
You’ll sit at the centre of the operation connecting warehouses, 3PL providers, transport partners and internal teams ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time… every time.
If you enjoy being close to the detail but thinking at a national level, this is where you’ll thrive.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll lead end-to-end operations across warehousing and logistics with a strong focus on performance, efficiency and continuous improvement.
* Oversee owner-owned warehouses and 3PL providers nationally
* Drive Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) and manage stock visibility end-to-end
* Lead stocktakes, cycle counts and resolve discrepancies proactively
* Manage interstate transfers and optimise stock positioning
* Select and manage transport providers across local and interstate networks
* Monitor and improve DIFOT performance and freight costs
* Partner with customers on delivery requirements and service expectations
* Lead labour planning, productivity and operational efficiency initiatives
* Resolve operational issues and customer challenges quickly and commercially
* Champion continuous improvement across warehousing and distribution
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and EH&S standards
About you
You’re not just operational, you’re commercial, decisive and people focused.
- Be prepared to travel interstate as required
- Proven experience managing multi-site warehouse & logistics operations
- Strong understanding of inventory, transport and distribution best practice
- A natural leader who can engage, motivate and lift team performance
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- * Strong communicator who can influence across all levels
- * Data-driven, with the ability to turn insights into action
- * Hands-on when needed, but always thinking ahead
Why this role stands out
* National scope with real ownership and influence
* Opportunity to shape and improve how things are done
* A business that values accountability, action and results
* High visibility role where your impact will be seen and felt
The details
* Australian-based role with national responsibility
* Some travel required
* Competitive salary + super
