Head of WMS

Location: melbourne
Job Type: permanent
Salary: $250000 per annum, Benefits: Base + super + attractive STI
Contact: Carl Stephen
The Business :

Are you ready to take on a key leadership role in a large-scale, dynamic retail environment? I have an exciting opportunity for a Head of WMS (Warehouse Management System) to lead and deliver a multi-year program of work within one of Australia’s largest and most successful retailers.

With a massive five-year transformation project underway, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on how this organisation manages its supply chain and distribution processes. You’ll be joining a business that operates at significant scale, servicing millions of customers across a broad network of stores and distribution centres.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive the end-to-end implementation and management of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) across the business
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, domestic and B2C supply chain and the vendor to ensure seamless integration and ongoing system enhancements
  • Build and mentor a team of specialists dedicated to optimising WMS performance
  • Set and manage WMS objectives and KPIs to align with the broader business goals
  • Act as the key decision-maker for WMS product development, ensuring the solution is fit-for-purpose and future-proofed
  • Manage the product backlog, prioritising features and developments that will have the greatest impact on business operations
What We’re Looking For:
  • Proven experience in a leadership role managing WMS or supply chain systems
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain, warehousing, and logistics processes
  • Experience working with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation, from senior executives to operational teams
  • A strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Experience with large-scale systems implementation, preferably in a retail, 3PL or FMCG environment
  • Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of successful project delivery
What’s on Offer:
  • The opportunity to play a critical role in a five-year transformation program that will shape the future of this large retail business
  • A dynamic and fast-paced environment that fosters innovation and growth
  • A leadership position where your decisions will have a direct impact on millions of customers and the future of the organisation
  • Competitive salary and benefits package with an attractive STI
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a critical function within a major Australian retailer, please call Carl Stephen on 0483 914 989 or hit the apply now button.

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