Warehouse Manager - Chilled, WA & NZ Contract Position
At Vitasoy Australia, our purpose is to grow a better world. Guided by our values of Integrity, Advancement and Dedication, we’re passionate about creating great plant-based products while making a positive difference for our people, communities and planet.
With teams based across our Wodonga production site and Melbourne CBD office, we bring together people with different skills, experiences and perspectives to grow our business and create a better future. Come join Vitasoy and be part of something with purpose!
Position: Warehouse Manager – Chilled, WA & NZ
Contract: Full Time – 8 month Contract
We're looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to take ownership of our outsourced warehousing network across Australia and New Zealand. If you're passionate about operational excellence, building strong partnerships, and driving continuous improvement within FMCG supply chains, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Vitasoy?
Purpose-driven business focused on sustainability and innovation
Collaborative and supportive culture
Opportunity to influence a national logistics network
Exposure to cross-functional stakeholder management
Career growth within a recognised FMCG brand
Values-led organisation committed to diversity and inclusion
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Logistics, you'll be responsible for managing the performance of our third-party warehouse providers across:
Chilled Distribution Centres in Melbourne and Sydney
Ambient warehouse operations in Western Australia
New Zealand warehouse network
As the key owner of our warehouse partnerships, you'll ensure our 3PL providers consistently deliver exceptional service, inventory accuracy, compliance standards and customer outcomes. This is a highly visible role requiring strong commercial acumen, operational leadership and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing
Driving 3PL Performance
Manage day-to-day relationships with warehouse partners
Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and KPIs are achieved
Conduct regular performance reviews and identify improvement opportunities
Inventory & Operational Excellence
Oversee inventory accuracy and stock integrity
Manage stock-related risks including shrinkage and obsolescence
Optimise warehouse efficiency, space utilisation and fulfilment processes
Lead initiatives that improve service, cost and operational performance
Partner with providers to identify and implement best-practice solutions
Drive a culture of accountability and operational excellence
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Maintain warehousing compliance standards across all sites
Support quality assurance protocols and product integrity
Ensure adherence to Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and safety requirements
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Procurement and Supply Chain teams
Provide meaningful reporting and insights to support business decisions
You'll Bring
✔ Experience managing outsourced warehouse or 3PL operations
✔ Background within FMCG, food, beverage or consumer goods industries
✔ Strong understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain principles
✔ Experience monitoring KPIs and driving operational performance improvements
✔ Advanced problem-solving and analytical capability
✔ Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
✔ Experience with ERP systems (SAP Business One experience advantageous)
✔ Excellent reporting and data analysis skills
Ideally, You'll Have
Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
5+ years' experience in warehouse or logistics management
Exposure to temperature-controlled or chilled supply chains
Understanding of transport and Chain of Responsibility legislation
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