State Logistics Manager

State Logistics Manager QLD – GPC Asia Pacific Experienced State Logistics Manager to lead Brisbane Distribution Centre operations, balancing hands‑on management with strategic transformation and safety. Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced and dynamic State Logistics Manager to lead the Brisbane Distribution Centre’s end‑to‑end operations. This critical leadership role balances hands‑on management of people, safety, inventory, transport, and overall operational performance with strategic planning and transformation initiatives — including automation and WMS Manhattan deployment. You will ensure outstanding customer service to our store network and efficient, compliant goods movement while maintaining a safe working environment. Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence: Manage daily operations (receiving, replenishment, picking, packing, dispatch), ensure inventory accuracy, meet service goals, drive cost control, monitor KPIs, resolve operational issues, and oversee administrative accuracy. Leadership & People: Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team; drive workforce planning, training, and succession; foster a culture aligned with GPC values focused on performance and accountability; promote communication and teamwork. Continuous Improvement & Transformation: Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency; manage transformation projects including WMS Manhattan and automation; apply Lean methodologies to optimise processes. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as primary site leader and escalation point; collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate proactively with supply chain leadership. Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S): Lead a safety‑first culture ensuring compliance with WHS laws and regulatory standards; manage hazard reporting, emergency planning, audits, and corrective actions. Role Requirements Completed tertiary qualifications in Logistics/Warehousing or equivalent experience. Senior leadership experience in high‑volume retail and/or FMCG warehousing. Strong commercial acumen, communication, computer, and presentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Proven ability to coach and develop team members. Experience in automated distribution operations. Strong understanding of inventory management. Leadership experience in project/change management in a Logistics environment. Experience in automated warehouse operations. Looking After You Staff discounts across the GPC Asia Pacific group of Companies. Private health insurance discounts. Employee assistance programme. A highly safety conscious work environment. Support for working parents, including parental leave top‑up allowance. Paid volunteer leave to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation. Access to GPC’s employee platform MOVE, unlocking discounts at top retailers, business announcements, e‑cards, employee recognition programme, and more. GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, colour, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr