• Lead the efficient management of a large distribution centre
• Pool car is available for travel between 2 warehouses
• Be part of a purpose-led Organisation
• Generous Salary Packaging Tax Free Benefits, increasing your take home pay!

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your new role:

The Metropolitan Warehouse Manager will oversee busy warehouses in Auburn (base location) and Brookvale, both are critical to the provision of stock and goods to the entire Metropolitan retail network and to people we assist. This is a hands-on role that will require physical work. You will be a strong leader with extensive knowledge of warehouse operations to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity. Whilst weekend work is rare, you will need to be flexible to meet business needs. Possession of a current forklift licence will be an advantage.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, develop and implement performance development strategies; encourage personal and professional growth of direct reports and warehouse staff.
• Manage all activities relating to sorting, turnover and stock procurement; ensure emergency goods are always on adequate level at all times.
• Implement policies and procedures consistently across warehouse operations, including the security of valuable resources and the safety of warehouse staff.
• Implement a new warehouse management system.
• Identify and evaluate operational constraints or issues affecting stock turnover and delivery, and be able to implement effective solutions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review/analyse profit and loss reports and assist in preparing budget.

To be successful, you will need:

• Proven experience and skills in managing a warehouse or distribution centre.
• Proven leadership skills and experience driving a culture of engagement, safety and training.
• Ability to analyse profit and loss data and prepare budget.
• Sound knowledge of inventory and inventory controls.
• High level of organisational and time management skills.
• Valid NSW driver licence.

If you have questions about this role, please email please email Martin Pottage (Logistics Manager) on [email protected] using the subject line: Warehouse Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs quoting: Warehouse Manager, Metropolitan/VIN2798.

If this sounds like you, don't wait to apply - we are interviewing suitable applications as we receive them and move quickly to fill this role.

Submit your application with a resume including responses to the key requirements listed in the Position Description.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.

St Vincent de Paul (NSW) has a COVID- 19 vaccination policy that has identified this role as requiring a full COVID-19 vaccination. Medical exemptions with the NSW government contraindication form will be considered, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment.