National 3Pl Manager

About Barbeques GaloreFounded in 1977, Barbeques Galore is Australia's leading retailer of BBQ's and smokers, accessories, consumables and fuel, outdoor furniture and heating products with a national network of 90 stores. Join us during an exciting time as we continue the rollout of our award-winning new store design, further accelerate the introduction of new products and renewal of our range, and continue investing in our systems and processes as we build a market-leading, highly engaging omnichannel retail experience. Barbeques Galore is all about bringing together the best brands, best range, best value and creating the best experience as we help our customers to BBQ better!Job DescriptionEnsure that our warehouse and distribution function support the BBQG customer value proposition (CVP). Manage the interface between BBQG, our 3PL warehouse provider and our freight providers. Ensure a close working relationship and assist in the control of our warehousing and freight needs including the delivery of performance and cost KPI's. Directly negotiate freight requirements including the recommendation of providers for each route based on capability, performance, technology, innovation and cost. Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Desired Skills and ExperienceOperations

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and analysis of performance, commercials and CI.
• Develop and maintain cost and pricing models for transport needs
• Ensure BBQG & legislative requirements are met at all times
• Identify & drive continuous improvement initiatives; deliver in full and on time to support the required three-year forecast performance and financial outcomes.

Collaboration

• Manage and chair monthly, quarterly and annual supplier performance reviews.
• Manage and develop the Supply Chain Administrator
• Recommend freight providers for each route, including rate negotiations, to deliver the performance and cost outcomes required to support the three-year forecast performance and financial outcomes

Quality

• Deliver against the BBQG customer value proposition ( CVP ).
• Ensure 3PL and freight provider adherence to KPI “Base” performance at a minimum driving to “Excellent” levels.
• Deliver “best in class” performance & commercial outcomes.

Qualifications:

• A formal or tertiary qualification would be looked upon favourable but demonstrated performance and values are the overriding prerequisite to selection for the position

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the warehouse and distribution function preferably in bulky goods.
• Proven track record in managing then improving national warehousing across multiple sales channels.
• Previous management of multiple warehouse sites including 3PL's.
• Previous experience in selecting, negotiating rates then managing freight providers.

Knowledge:

• National freight industry providers and cost drivers
• Freight & warehouse best practice
• Freight & warehouse technology
• Inventory and lifecycle management
• Planning and WMS
• Understand the influence & potential of IT systems and data management
• Dangerous goods & AQIS requirements

Skills (Competencies & Behaviours)

• Able to influence where direct management is not possible
• Strong relationship builder
• Accomplished negotiator
• Numerate including analytical ability
• Process engineering
• Lean Six Sigma or similar experience
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to manage ambiguity
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Competent user of the MS office suite of products
• People management and development experience

Desirable Attributes:

• “Constructive” management style
• Team oriented
• Excellent people manager
• Focused on service improvements
• Customer focused; understand & deliver best outcomes for the customer
• Make it happen attitude
• Continuous improvement approach
• Able to manage period high workloads and conflicting demands