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Distribution Centre Manager
James Hardie
Carole Park, KSA
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
4 weeks ago
SAP WMSTransport Management System (TMS)Microsoft OfficeInventory managementChain of Responsibility (CoR)EHS compliance
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About the Role
James Hardie seeks a Distribution Centre Manager to lead safe and efficient day-to-day operations at Carole Park. The role drives performance across service, cost, quality, and people outcomes, with a focus on Zero Harm and continuous improvement.
Key Skills for This Role
SAP WMSTransport Management System (TMS)Microsoft OfficeInventory managementChain of Responsibility (CoR)EHS compliance
Responsibilities
- Lead and embed a Zero Harm culture, ensuring EHS, CoR, and safety compliance across all operations
- Lead daily warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring safe and efficient coordination of customer pickups, inbound and outbound transfers, and direct to customer deliveries
- Deliver key operational outcomes including DIFOT, productivity, cost control, inventory accuracy, and service performance
- Coach, develop and lead a high performing warehouse team while driving capability and ensuring effective use of SAP WMS
- Plan and manage daily transport and loading operations, manage carriers, and ensure CoR compliance
- Oversee quality, compliance, and inventory control by monitoring performance metrics and ensuring accurate stock management
- Work closely with Head of Operations and key stakeholders to develop and deliver annual Operating Plan (OGSM), values, KPIs, and metrics
- Drive best practice standards across distribution centre operations and lead improvement initiatives and projects
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years in a distribution, warehouse and logistics leadership role
- Degree qualified with a major in supply chain management or related field preferred
- Experience in direct supervision and management of freight and transport companies
- Hands on approach to developing and mentoring warehouse teams
- Very strong analytical skills including ability to analyse and interpret data
- Strong people management skills with proven success in shaping team culture
- Has worked in a 12hr to 24hr operations
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP WMS and TMS
- Forklift licence preferred, or solid understanding of forklift operations and safety requirements
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The Opportunity
- Reporting to the Head of Distribution, the Distribution Centre Manager leads safe and efficient day to day operations, driving performance across service, cost, quality, and people outcomes.
- A core focus is achieving Zero Harm, driving continuous improvement, and embedding best practice warehouse, logistics, and transportation operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and embed a Zero Harm culture, ensuring EHS, CoR, and safety compliance across all operations.
- Lead daily warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring safe and efficient coordination of customer pickups, inbound and outbound transfers, and direct to customer deliveries.
- Deliver key operational outcomes including DIFOT, productivity, cost control, inventory accuracy, and service performance.
- Coach, develop and lead a high performing warehouse team while driving capability and ensuring effective use of SAP WMS.
- Plan and manage daily transport and loading operations, manage carriers, and ensure CoR compliance.
- Oversee quality, compliance, and inventory control by monitoring performance metrics and ensuring accurate stock management.
- Work closely with Head of Operations and key stakeholders to develop and deliver annual Operating Plan (OGSM), values, KPIs, and metrics.
- Drive best practice standards across distribution centre operations and lead improvement initiatives and projects.
What you’ll bring
- Minimum 10 years in a distribution, warehouse and logistics leadership role
- Degree qualified with a major in supply chain management or related field preferred
- Experience in direct supervision and management of freight and transport companies
- Hands on approach to developing and mentoring the warehouse teams
- Very strong analytical skills including ability to analyse and interpret data
- Strong people management skills with proven success in shaping team culture
- Has worked in a 12hr to 24hr operations
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP WMS and TMS
- Forklift licence preferred, or solid understanding of forklift operations and safety requirements
Working @ James Hardie
- Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
- Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
- Product discounts
- Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer
- 2 Volunteer days per year
- Rewards and recognition program
- Fitness Passport Program
- Online shopping discounts
- International & domestic development and progression opportunities
- Access to thousands of free self development modules via James Hardie University
- Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
- Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)
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