National Manager

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Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

We’re looking for a commercially driven and operationally savvy National Manager. In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional service to our customers, driving financial performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

You’ll oversee national contracts, manage key customer relationships, and lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement. This is a dynamic opportunity to shape outcomes, influence strategy, and lead a team committed to excellence. Key Areas:

• Lead financial and operational performance across national customer contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Drive business analysis and development, including profitability reviews, rate negotiations, and new business proposals.
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, including audits, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Champion continuous improvement by streamlining reporting and operational processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customer representatives.
• Oversee human resources and industrial relations performance, ensuring teams are trained, competent, and aligned with Linfox values.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure adherence to WHS policies and procedures.
• Act as the key contact for customers on contract and service-related matters, ensuring service excellence and contract compliance.

Are you the one?

If you thrive in a national leadership role where strategic thinking, customer engagement, and operational excellence are key, this role is for you. You’ll bring:

• Several years’ experience in logistics and business management, ideally in a national or multi-site capacity.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive performance across diverse operations.
• Experience with SAP and a solid understanding of warehouse and transport systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• A degree in business management, accounting, or economics (desirable).
• A commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to lead by example and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply. .

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

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