Central Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Central Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Macmahon is seeking an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to transform end‑to‑end materials, warehousing, and logistics operations across a complex supply chain.
About the role
In this role you will:
- Lead the development and rollout of a standardised Materials Management framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and consistent processes across all sites.
- Manage 3PL, freight and logistics partners to deliver contracted service levels, operational performance, safety compliance and continuous improvement.
- Oversee end‑to‑end warehouse operations for the Central Distribution Centre, including receiving, storage, dispatch, cross‑docking and after‑hours service capability.
- Strengthen inventory governance through accurate stock control, forecasting, master data quality, optimisation initiatives and root‑cause analysis of discrepancies.
- Build and develop a high‑performing team through recruitment, coaching, capability uplift, succession planning and embedding the organisation’s values.
- Maintain strong operational communication with sites and internal customers, ensuring visibility of materials, demand satisfaction and reliable service delivery.
- Optimise warehouse layouts, storage, preservation and operational flows to improve efficiency, reduce cost‑to‑serve and support business continuity.
- Drive automation and digital uplift through barcoding/RFID, scanning technologies and emerging AI tools to enhance accuracy, productivity and transparency.
- Champion operational excellence through lean initiatives, structured reporting, balanced scorecards and cross‑functional improvement programs.
- Lead centralisation and inventory‑reduction initiatives, including the establishment of the central DC and delivery of targeted reductions through JIT, VMI, consignment and returns.
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Based at the Perth Head Office, Monday to Friday, with ad‑hoc site travel required.
About you:
To succed in this role, you will bring:
- Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering or equivalent.
- Deep end-to-end operational supply chain experience across warehousing, transport, inventory and 3PL
environments in mining, resources or heavy industry. - Strong contract and commercial management experience with 3PLs and freight providers.
- Demonstrated capability in inventory optimisation, accuracy improvement and working capital management.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
- Proven leadership capability managing teams across multiple sites or outsourced networks.
- Strong systems capability in SAP, WMS, TMS, ERP and reporting / analytics tools.
Employee benefits
- Ongoing career development opportunities - Challenge. Develop. Grow.
- Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support.
- Salary sacrifice options for flights, vehicles, airport parking and A LOT more.
- Access to a wide range of employee discounts with Macmahon retail, vehicle, insurance and banking partners.
Recruitment process
Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks. Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.
Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.
Macmahon Winning Values
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