Distribution Centre Manager

Introducing Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage and Food. Underpinned by quality, craftmanship and a strong sense of purpose.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands including Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus and Suntory BOSS Coffee

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Distribution Centre Manager who will have total site ownership and accountability for the NSW Distribution Centre. This will  involve  the successful deployment of the local operations strategy, focusing on safety, wellbeing, quality and cost management.

You will actively contribute to site culture and our unwavering commitment to Safety and an All for the Quality mindset aligned to our Suntory Leadership values.

What you’ll be doing:

• Full ownership of DC transport operations — optimising delivery performance, fulfilment execution, and last-mile distribution to customers nationally.
• Drive continuous improvement across all DC functions, embedding a culture of operational excellence through structured problem-solving and data-led decision-making.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team — setting clear expectations, developing capability, and creating an environment where people take ownership and want to do their best work.
• Ensure daily operational requirements are consistently met across inbound freight, fulfilment, outbound delivery, GWP, and safety compliance.
• Manage DC-level inventory integrity — overseeing accuracy, stock flow, and shrinkage controls to protect service levels and margin.
• Own and manage the DC P&L, with direct accountability for cost performance, productivity targets, and budget adherence.
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring all operations meet legislative requirements and internal standards — zero compromise.
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, planning, and commercial teams to align operational capacity with business demand.
• Lead DC infrastructure and capability development initiatives to support business growth and scalability.

Experience that you will bring:

To enable you to hit the ground running, we’re looking for someone is outcome focused with a positive can-do attitude as well as:

• Proven experience in a DC or warehouse management role within FMCG or a similar high-velocity distribution environment — with a track record of taking full site ownership and delivering results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams at scale — building capability at all levels and fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Strong commercial acumen — experience managing DC-level P&L, budgets, and cost performance with confidence and precision.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts, SLAs, and third-party service providers, including transport carriers and MHE suppliers.
• Sound knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and proficiency in using data to drive operational decisions.
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles — accuracy, stock flow, shrinkage, and replenishment disciplines.
• Working knowledge of MHE operations, maintenance regimes, and relevant compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills — able to influence upward, across functions, and on the floor equally well.
• A genuine commitment to safety leadership — not just compliance, but culture.

Apart from free drinks to keep you energized, here’s what else we have to offer:

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world.
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave.
• Discounted health insurance, Salary sacrificing, beverage allowance
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so. Birthday off.
• Friendly and collaborative culture working with highly engaged colleagues.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.