Logistics Optimisation Lead

6 days ago

Papakura, New Zealand Asahi Beverages Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Logistics Optimisation Lead – Auckland, NZ

  • Deliver seamless logistics integration across warehousing & transport
  • Translate complex data into actionable change & measurable outcomes
  • Align systems, KPIs & people to create one optimised Asahi network

Your Impact

As Logistics Optimisation Lead, you'll take the reins on delivering key integration initiatives to harmonise our warehouse and transport operations at a National Level. You'll turn strategy into action - connecting warehousing, transport, planning and third-party manufacturing into a unified, high-performing supply chain. This role is all about execution: using data, systems knowledge, and stakeholder alignment to drive smarter, faster, and more efficient logistics operations.

Please note: this is a Full-Time 6mth Fixed-Term Contract opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of integration initiatives, ensuring pace, alignment, and measurable impact by partnering closely with our 3PL partners.
  • Engage cross-functional teams across operations, procurement, finance, IT and commercial to embed change.
  • Align warehousing footprints, transport networks, routing rules, and SOPs across our business units
  • Model commercial impacts, costs, and performance improvements to support decision-making.
  • Define and align KPIs across cost, service, quality, and safety to ensure sustainable success.
  • Coach teams and 3PLs through transitions, embedding new ways of working and capability uplift.

About You

  • Proven experience in logistics, warehousing, transport or supply chain operations
  • Strong track record delivering integration, transformation, or merger-related initiatives under pressure.
  • Excellent understanding of WMS, planning systems and data-driven decision making.
  • Skilled in stakeholder management, project delivery, and change adoption.
  • Pragmatic and resilient communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management or Commerce (or proven equivalent experience).

Why Asahi Beverages?

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you'll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you're ready to toast your future, we're ready to meet you.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.

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