Chilled & Frozen Logistics (Network) Manager

•    Key leadership role within our Chilled & Frozen division
•    Fantastic career & development opportunities
•    Competitive Salary + STIP

We are currently looking for an experienced Logistics Manager (known internally as Network Manager) to oversee and optimise our network operations. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager-Chilled & Frozen, this role will actively manage all aspects of the Chilled & Frozen third-party Warehouse & Logistics providers, ensuring effective day to day operations and inventory control whilst identifying and working on Network Optimisation strategies and collaborating with key stakeholders across the Tip Top business.

This role will be primarily based in Ermington, NSW with weekly travel to North Ryde and regular travel to the Central Coast, NSW & Capalaba, QLD.  

Purpose of the Role
•    Manage all aspects of the third party Warehouse & Logistics providers including adequate storage availability, COR compliance, On time delivery, Root Cause Analysis for transport misses and best practice stock management processes
•    Develop and execute network strategies to optimise logistics operations, reduce costs, and improve service levels
•    Ensure food safety, legality and quality requirements are adhered to including reporting of food safety incidents
•    Supply Network Optimisation through modelling the network variables, sensitivities and scenarios
•    Manage the C&F Supply Chain cost against established budgets and targets
•    Collaboration with Sales & Customer Service to ensure the best route to customer and customer engagement
•    Collaboration with National Supply Chain on Network capacity & planning, standards and requirements
•    Lead & manage inventory control process between C&F business and third parties to ensure data accuracy across all systems
•    Maintain a safe and healthy work environment that does not tolerate unsafe behaviours

About You

The ideal candidate will have: 

•    5+ years of relevant experience managing FMCG warehouse/transport and Supply Chain  activities in a FMCG environment (food industry will be highly regarded)
•    Extensive experience SAP, Microsoft Office, Transport Management Systems (TMS)
•    Demonstrated effectiveness in team engagement, cultural change and process improvement
•    Able to provide insight and quickly identify a way forward when presented with issues
•    Demonstrated ability to mix professionally and build effective relationships at all levels internally and externally

About Us

At Tip Top Bakeries, we're proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks. Our purpose of ‘Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make. Those moments that bring a smile, make us proud, or keep us safe, are moments we strive for through our work.

We take pride in supporting our people to learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers with Tip Top Bakeries. We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce and invest in meaningful initiatives to remove barriers and enable our employees to have a satisfying and rewarding career with us. Our vision for Tip Top Bakeries is an organisation where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity.

Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden.

Working with Tip Top, we offer many benefits including:

•    Family-friendly policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave, additional paid time off to ease back to work and ongoing superannuation contributions during unpaid parental leave
•    Recognition and award programs, including access to our online rewards platform
•    Health and wellbeing programs including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and on-site physiotherapy services
•    Flexible working options
•    Access to an extensive range of internal trainings and development programs for your career
•    Financial support for approved study pathways, as well as traineeship and apprenticeship programs
•    Two paid volunteer days per year as part of our focus on Community Partnerships
•    Novated Leasing Options

Start the Conversation

If this role sounds like you and you’re eager to learn, grow, and help create everyday moments of goodness, we want to hear from you. To apply for this opportunity please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now' button.

Our Recruitment Process typically consists of a brief, prearranged telephone or video call, followed by 1-2 interviews in-person or over Zoom/Teams. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via phone on (02) 9168 4200 or email to ttpeopleservices@gwf.com.au . Please do not call to enquire about this position as the phone number is for requesting accessibility needs only.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which include a medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and a criminal record check.

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.