AddressAbout the Business:
Furnx are one of the leading commercial office furniture wholesalers throughout Australia. With warehouse distribution across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, they are positioned to provide rapid response times to their customers and are 100% committed to their fast turnaround promise.
As a rapidly growing independent Australian company, Furnx maintains an agile, no-frills ethos where EVERYONE rolls up their sleeves and gets the job done.
As a wholesale only supplier they offer a fully stocked product range to their network of retail customers. Furnx also provides a supply and installation service for full commercial office fitouts.
About the Role:
Due to sustained growth and a desire to continuously improve, the need for a qualified and experienced Logistics Manager is required to assess, implement, and oversee the logistics function. Brisbane based, this is a newly created role complimenting the National Operations Manager & requires the right individual to lead functional teams in processes, procedures, and disciplines within a fast paced, safety and customer first environment. Ensuring maximised asset utilisation, with a focus on the reduction of operating costs across both inbound and outbound distribution, the key functions of this role include (but are not limited to):
- Fleet Management – Full review of current fleet management systems and processes, includes the assessment of shipping methods, routing of fleet / carriers and negotiation of rates.
- Schedule and track all in-bound and outbound shipments for both global and national distribution requirements
- Liaise with Shipping, multiple internal departments daily, ensuring optimisation across relevant business units and warehouse locations.
- Data Driven Decisions – Capture and maintain metrics for analytical assessment and monitoring of performance and productivity.
- Upholding the existing customer first ethos, ensure that customer expectations are met in line with delivery dates and planning schedules.
- Develop and lead a Logistics team nationwide, monitor performance and recording of inventory management.
- Leadership and steady guidance are critical for the logistics team, establish regular KPI reviews and recruitment as required.
Your Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar environment.
- Be a self-driven performer who thrives both leading and as part of a team being prepared to get your hands dirty when needed.
- An ability to communicate, lead projects and liaise with management and staff across all aspects of the business.
- Proven experience….with examples of problem solving and analytical skills resulting in optimised outcomes.
- High level written & verbal communications.
- Well-equipped in dealing with technology including logistics software.
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to work in a supportive, professional, and friendly team environment.
- Zillmere, Brisbane Based with National travel required.
- An exceptional opportunity to become an integral member of a well-established, growing national industry leader.
- An attractive salary will be offered dependant on experience and demonstrated capability.
Applications:
If this role sounds like the OPPORTUNITY, you've been looking for, please submit your application (CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role) now!!
Please note that only applicants meeting the criteria outlined above with strong writing skills will be contacted as part of the short-listing process.
All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. Thank you in advance for your interest.
