Logistics Manager

Job No: VIN952

Location: Auburn

Employment Status: Full-time, permanent

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 7 Jun 2018 AEST

• Full time / 40 hours per week
• Based at Auburn Office
• Salary plus Super; generous Salary Packaging that includes a motor vehicle

What we do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society’s mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a ‘hands up’ approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

 About the Service

Vinnies shops raise the funds needed to help those less fortunate in our community. They also provide immediate relief to those in most need. With a current network of almost 70 shops and 6 warehouses, we cover a large geographical area from the Sutherland Shire in the South, to the Central Coast in the North, as well as from Bondi Beach in the East, to the Liverpool area in the West.

 The Role

The Logistics Manager will co-ordinate the pick-up, processing and delivery of stock, to and from our stores, donors, customers and warehouses. The successful candidate will not only have a wealth of warehousing and transport experience, but they will be able to engage with an extremely diverse stakeholder group. A proven record within a growing organisation, of increasing production and productivity whilst minimising costs, will be an advantage.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategically plan and manage the logistics program for Vinnies shops and welfare.
• Build consistencies into operations across all Distribution Centres and Transport.
• Use industry knowledge to continuously improve productivity.
• Financial management of P&L to fall within budget.
• Work in a co-operative style with all staff, volunteers and members of the Society.

This role will report to the Retail Operations Manager. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Qualifications or demonstrated significant experience of working in warehousing and transport at either a Retail Store or Distribution Centre
• Proven ability to lead, train & motivate teams of 100+ employees
• Knowledge of WHS regulations & legislation
• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Exceptional planning & communication skills
• Capacity to commit to the ethos of the St Vincent de Paul Society
• Current MR truck and LF forklift license

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people’s lives in an organisation that cares about people. 
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check.

If you have questions about this role, please email to George Blakeley (Retail Operations Manager) georgeb@sydneyvinnies.org , quoting job number and position title:  Logistics Manager (Auburn) / VIN952. 

 Applications close at 11:30 pm on 7 June 2018

Please submit your application attaching your Resume including your

responses to the Essential Criteria outlined in the attached Position Description.

Information on how to apply.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.