Logistics Operations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Supervise and enhance daily operations across distribution centers in Western Australia and Victoria.

• Manage both local and international purchasing, supplier relationships, order timelines, and delivery commitments.

• Oversee inventory management, stock forecasting, warehouse transfers, and the management of slow-moving or critical stock.

• Coordinate domestic and international freight, track shipments, and enhance delivery performance while minimizing costs.

• Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and delivered punctually.

• Provide remote oversight and support to warehouse teams.

• Enhance processes related to receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.

• Manage facilities maintenance, service providers, safety protocols, and operational needs.

• Conduct structured site evaluations during visits to Australia.

• Manage and optimize JCurve ERP and warehouse management systems.

• Improve workflows, reporting accuracy, data integrity, and operational procedures.

• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, cost savings, and reductions in overhead.

• Assist in product research, development, and the launch of new products.

• Oversee product testing, certification, and compliance requirements for items supplied to the Australian market.

• Maintain records of product testing, certification, standards, expirations, and compliance.

• Coordinate testing, renewals, and documentation processes with manufacturers, suppliers, laboratories, and certification agencies.

• Verify product documentation and escalate any compliance gaps or risks.

• Coordinate electrical, photometric, performance, and environmental testing for lighting products, including NATA-accredited testing where necessary.

• Collaborate with the Managing Director and Australian teams to address operational challenges.

• Liaise with suppliers, freight providers, manufacturers, testing laboratories, and stakeholders.

• Identify risks, ensure actions are completed, and report on operational performance.

• Prepare weekly Operations Reports that cover purchasing, stock in transit, cash requirements, inventory, dispatch, delays, compliance, and outstanding actions.

• Submit structured reports following Australian site visits.

• Place orders for imported products and overseas suppliers within the first seven calendar days of each month.

• Complete monthly warehouse stock transfers within the first seven calendar days.

• Maintain control over inventory, timely dispatches, issue resolution, cost savings, compliance records, and risk escalation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Filipino candidate residing in the Philippines.

• Experience in operations management, supply chain management, or a similar role with comprehensive operational responsibility.

• Practical experience in procurement, supplier management, inventory control, logistics, and warehouse operations.

• Experience in overseeing distribution centers, multi-site operations, or warehouse teams.

• Strong skills in process improvement, analytics, and problem-solving.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in written and verbal English communication.

• Confidence in utilizing business systems, monitoring performance, and generating operational reports.

• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with Australian management.

• Willingness and capability to travel to Australia approximately every 12 weeks for a minimum of two weeks per visit.

• Availability during agreed-upon AEST or PHT business hours.

• Disclosure of any current ongoing roles or client engagements.

• LinkedIn profile that reflects the engagement as an Independent Contractor.

• Experience with JCurve ERP and warehouse management systems is highly desirable.

• Experience in international procurement, importing, and overseas supplier coordination is highly desirable.

• Background in Australian wholesale, distribution, or warehousing operations is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with product testing, certification, and compliance with Australian/New Zealand Standards is highly desirable.

• Experience with lighting, electrical, or other technical products, including NATA-related testing requirements, is highly desirable.

• Experience in new product development, freight optimization, OHSE, and operational cost reduction is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Full-time independent contractor engagement.

• Opportunities for site visits to Australia approximately every 12 weeks, lasting at least two weeks per visit.

• Chance to work directly with an Australian business and its Managing Director.

• Flexible self-managed working arrangements, subject to agreed deliverables, deadlines, meetings, and operational requirements.