Director: Warehouse Development & Operations

SUMMARY:

An Exceptional Executive Leadership Opportunity

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Develop the national warehouse network strategy aligned to long-term business growth. Lead property identification, feasibility studies and warehouse investment planning. Manage warehouse development from concept, design and engineering through construction and operational readiness. Design efficient warehouse layouts, operating models and material flow processes. Lead Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation and digital warehouse transformation initiatives. Build and lead high-performing warehouse leadership teams nationally. Assume executive accountability for national warehouse operations following implementation. Manage capital expenditure budgets, operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive Lean, automation and operational excellence across all facilities. Build strategic relationships with developers, contractors, engineering firms and executive stakeholders. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related field. MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous. 15-20 years' experience within logistics, supply chain or contract logistics. At least 10 years in senior warehouse leadership roles. Proven experience delivering greenfield warehouse or distribution centre projects from concept to operational launch. Extensive experience managing multi-site warehouse operations. Strong knowledge of warehouse design, operational engineering, warehouse automation and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Demonstrated experience leading large capital infrastructure projects. Strong commercial, financial and strategic leadership capability. Experience within multinational logistics, retail, manufacturing, electronics or FMCG environments will be highly advantageous. Willingness to travel nationally. Key Competencies Executive Leadership Strategic Thinking Warehouse Infrastructure Development Supply Chain Optimisation Commercial & Financial Acumen Change Leadership Large-Scale Project Management Stakeholder Management Operational Excellence Innovation & Continuous Improvement Risk Management Results Orientation Why Apply? This opportunity offers the chance to build a national warehouse network from the ground up and shape the future of a growing multinational logistics operation. The successful executive will have significant influence over infrastructure strategy, operational excellence and long-term business growth. If you have a proven track record in warehouse infrastructure development and executive supply chain leadership, we invite you to submit your application. Only suitably qualified candidates meeting the above criteria will be contacted.