General Manager – Australia
Kogan People Solutions are working with Southeast Asia’s logistics tech powerhouse—delivering cutting-edge warehouse automation and supply chain solutions to the region’s biggest retailers. With over a decade of success and innovation, they’re expanding into Australia and the wider Asia Pacific market. Now they’re looking for a visionary General Manager to lead the charge.
Location: Melbourne
Tenure: Full-time | Executive Leadership
Salary: Generous salary package $180k to $195k plus applicable super per annum
Headquartered in Vietnam, our client has built a reputation for transforming logistics operations with scalable, technology-driven solutions that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and create long-term competitive advantage. Clients include major supermarket chains, distributors, and e-commerce leaders across Southeast Asia—and now, they’re ready to go global.
Responsibilities and deliverables
As General Manager, you’ll be the architect of our client’s regional growth. This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role where you’ll:
- Launch & Scale: Lead market entry strategy and build operations across Australia and the region.
- Establish Presence: Set up offices, teams, and business units from the ground up.
- Drive Growth: Identify and secure major clients in retail, wholesale, distribution, and e-commerce.
- Build a Team: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing local workforce.
- Deliver Excellence: Oversee implementation of logistics, warehousing, and transportation solutions.
- Ensure Compliance: You’ll need to be on top of Australian business, tax, and labour regulations
- Own Relationships: Manage senior client partnerships and enterprise-level engagements.
- Forge Alliances: Develop strategic partnerships with tech vendors, consultants, and 3PLs.
- Be the Brand: Represent our client at industry events and forums as a thought leader.
- Lead Financials: Own P&L, budgeting, KPI tracking, and cost control for the region.
- Report Globally: Collaborate closely with HQ in Vietnam and report to global leadership.
To be considered, you will need to offer the following skills and attributes:
- At least 5 years of proven strategic leadership and business expansion experience in Southeast Asia (and at least 1 or more years professional experience at similar high impact levels)
- Deep expertise in warehouse automation and logistics technologies (WMS, ERP, TMS, SaaS-based delivery systems)
- Strong track record in supply chain cost optimization and KPI management across SE Asia.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication, especially within Southeast Asian markets
- Data-driven decision maker with hands-on experience using tools like Power BI and ERP/WMS platforms
- Be a native (or highly competent) Vietnamese speaker with fluent English skills (written and spoken)
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
- Certified in Leadership Development, Logistics Management, and trained in International Supply Chain Operations
- Commercially savvy with strong client relationship skills
- Comfortable building from scratch and leading cross-functional teams
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
- Must have full Australian working rights
Applications
Please respond to the recruiters using the facilities on this site, and ensure you attach your updated CV.
Kogan People Solutions are grateful for all applications, but kindly note that they will only respond to shortlisted applicants.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $180,000.00 – $195,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident? If not, please provide details on how you meet the working rights requirements outlined in our job listing. For example, if you hold a visa that grants you permanent working rights, such as a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), kindly specify the visa type and its expiry date. Thank you.
Education:
- Bachelor Degree (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
