" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Operations and Distribution Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21136\"\u003e Joe Francis \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21135\"\u003e Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14716\"\u003e Transport / Logistics / Drivers \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14717\"\u003e Warehouse \u0026amp; Distribution \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14718\"\u003e Bay of Plenty \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14719\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 14/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine ownership of a large distribution operation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInventory, systems and improvement agenda with real backing\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased in beautiful BOP - lifestyle and career development all in one!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is a well-established New Zealand business with a strong reputation for quality and service. They are continually investing in their operation and in the people who lead it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reporting into the national supply chain leadership team, you will lead a large distribution operation and the people who run it. You will turn supply chain strategy into clear site priorities, owning safety, inventory integrity, service and cost, and leading the improvement work that takes the operation to the next level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn inventory integrity, cycle counting and stock adjustment performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFix the root causes of inventory variance across processes and systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead improvement projects using benchmarking and performance data\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead, coach and develop the site leadership team and wider workforce\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet safety leadership standards and own critical risk controls\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive DIFOT and service performance with freight and sales partners\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn the site operating budget, capacity planning and MHE fleet\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild strong partnerships across the wider business\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Skills \u0026amp; Experience Required:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven leadership in a large-scale supply chain or distribution operation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven warehouse management experience with a strong improvement track record\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep inventory control capability; confident with ERP/WMS systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalytical and data-driven, with strong commercial acumen\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeople leader who builds capability and holds standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety-first mindset with experience owning site risk\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTertiary qualification in supply chain, or equivalent experience; CLTD or CPIM advantageous\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of freight costs and transport partner management highly advantageous\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s in it for you\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is genuine operational accountability: your own site, your own budget and a clear mandate to optimise it. Inventory, systems and continuous improvement sit at the heart of the role, with the backing to deliver real change rather than maintain the status quo. With leadership development and succession planning built into the business, there is plenty of runway.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Joe Francis on 021 197 9121 or email joef@huntercampbell.co.nz. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478239\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "