National Warehouse Systems & Operations Manager

Lead the transformation of warehouse operations across a growing national manufacturing network.

Nu-Pure Beverages is one of Australia's leading beverage manufacturers, supplying customers and brands across the country. As we continue to invest in our national supply chain capability, we're seeking an experienced National Warehouse Systems & Operations Manager to drive operational excellence, optimise warehouse technology, and create consistency across our national warehouse network.

With the preference to operate out of our Stapylton Head Office in Queensland, this highly visible role will influence warehouse operations across multiple manufacturing and distribution sites nationwide.

You'll play a key role in shaping strategy, improving performance, and building the systems, processes, and capabilities required to support the next phase of our growth.

What's in it for you?

• Genuine national leadership opportunity with influence across multiple sites
• Shape warehouse strategy, systems, and operating standards across the business
• Lead business-critical WMS optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• High-profile role partnering with senior leaders across Logistics, Manufacturing, IT, Customer Service, Procurement, and Finance
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on operational performance and future growth
• Join a successful Australian-owned business with ambitious growth plans and a strong performance culture

The Opportunity

This is more than a warehouse leadership role.

We're looking for someone who can challenge the status quo, identify opportunities to improve performance, and establish nationally consistent warehouse practices across the business. You'll lead initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, increase productivity, optimise warehouse utilisation, reduce costs, and strengthen operational governance.

You'll also own and manage the organisation's Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ensuring our warehouse technology supports operational excellence today while positioning the business for future growth.

Key Responsibilities

National Warehouse Operations

• Develop and implement nationally aligned warehouse operating standards
• Drive consistency across receiving, replenishment, picking, dispatch, and stock control processes
• Lead warehouse capacity planning and network optimisation initiatives
• Deliver productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction programs across the warehouse network
• Support improved customer service outcomes through enhanced warehouse performance

Warehouse Systems & Technology

• Own and manage all Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) across the business
• Lead system optimisation, enhancements, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure strong governance of warehouse data and system integrity
• Partner with IT to improve integrations, system capability, cybersecurity, and future technology solutions
• Collaborate with external providers and stakeholders to maximise system performance

Inventory Control & Continuous Improvement

• Improve inventory accuracy through robust governance and cycle count programs
• Identify and eliminate root causes of inventory discrepancies
• Analyse operational data to uncover improvement opportunities
• Develop and monitor key warehouse performance metrics
• Embed a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the network

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to warehouse teams nationally
• Drive capability development through training and knowledge sharing
• Build strong relationships across Logistics, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and IT
• Influence operational decision-making across the national supply chain network
• Lead change initiatives and embed standardised ways of working nationally

About You

You're a commercially minded warehouse, logistics, or supply chain leader who thrives on driving operational performance through people, systems, and process improvement.

You'll be successful in this role if you've:

• Led warehouse or distribution operations across multiple sites
• Delivered measurable improvements in productivity, inventory accuracy, DIFOT, or operating costs
• Successfully implemented, upgraded, or optimised Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Built strong operational disciplines and standardised ways of working
• Led change and successfully embedded new processes and technologies
• Influenced stakeholders across operations, manufacturing, finance, and supply chain functions
• Used data and analytics to drive decision-making and performance improvements
• Developed high-performing teams and built capability across geographically dispersed operations

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and warehouse governance
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food, beverage, or related industries
• Working knowledge of WHS, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and food-grade warehouse requirements
• Willingness to travel nationally to support operational teams and improvement initiatives

Success in this Role Will Look Like

• Increased inventory accuracy across the network
• Improved DIFOT and customer service performance
• Reduced warehouse operating costs
• Increased warehouse productivity and utilisation
• Stronger WMS governance and data integrity
• Reduced overtime, labour inefficiencies, and handling costs
• Consistent warehouse standards and processes across all sites
• A more capable, engaged, and high-performing warehouse network

Ready to Lead the Future of Warehouse Operations?

This role is ideal for a senior Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager, Supply Chain Leader, WMS Specialist, Continuous Improvement Manager, or Logistics Operations Leader looking to step into a broader national role with significant influence and impact.

If you're passionate about operational excellence, technology-enabled improvement, and building scalable warehouse operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of Nu-Pure's national warehouse network.