Logistics Manager, Australia

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Logistics Manager, Australia to build, lead and improve our regional logistics function within the Australia market. This is a high-impact role responsible for end-to-end logistics strategy, execution, and carrier management across Australia. You will act as the regional owner of logistics and transportation functions, ensuring our supply chain is fast, resilient, and cost-effective in support of mission-critical programs. This role requires a leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels-designing scalable logistics solutions while also driving day-to-day execution with precision.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Regional Logistics Leadership

• Own and lead all logistics operations across Australia
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regional transportation and logistics strategy
• Partner with global logistics leadership to align regional execution with enterprise strategy and objectives

Carrier Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute carrier strategy across all required modes including over the road (LTL, FTL, etc.) air, ocean, and parcel.
• In partnership with global logistics leadership, source, negotiate, and manage relationships with 3PLs, freight forwarders, and last-mile providers
• Drive service level performance, cost optimization, and capacity planning

Logistics Strategy & Network Design

• Design and optimize distribution flows, routing strategies, and transportation service offerings
• Identify opportunities for network efficiency and cost reduction
• Build scalable processes to support rapid growth and program expansion
• Partner with internal compliance teams and external brokers to ensure import/export compliance

Procurement & Commercial Ownership

• Lead regional logistics sourcing and procurement efforts in collaboration with the enterprise logistics strategy and team
• Run RFPs, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor performance Build scalable processes to support rapid growth and program expansion
• Own regional logistics spend and deliver against cost targets

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and track KPIs (cost, service, transit time, reliability)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics network
• Implement tools and reporting to increase visibility, control and standard work
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management
• Proven ability to build and scale logistics operations in a regional or international environment with a strong focus on the Australia market.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or high-technology manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, vendor management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Six Sigma certification or Lean training preferred.
• Willing and able to travel at least 15% of time
• The ability to obtain and maintain a NV2 security clearance.