Logistics Operations Manager

• Oversee and improve daily operations across Western Australian and Victorian distribution centres
• Manage local and international purchasing, supplier relationships, order schedules and delivery commitments
• Oversee inventory levels, stock forecasting, warehouse transfers and slow-moving or critical stock
• Coordinate domestic and international freight, monitor shipments and improve delivery performance while reducing costs
• Ensure customer orders are dispatched accurately and on time
• Provide remote oversight and guidance to warehouse teams
• Improve receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch processes
• Coordinate facilities maintenance, service providers, safety procedures and operational requirements
• Conduct structured site reviews during Australian visits
• Manage and optimise JCurve ERP and warehouse management systems
• Improve workflows, reporting, data accuracy and operational procedures
• Identify automation, efficiency, cost-saving and overhead-reduction opportunities
• Support product research, development and new product launches
• Manage product testing, certification and compliance requirements for products supplied to the Australian market
• Maintain product testing, certification, standards, expiry and compliance records
• Coordinate testing, renewals and documentation with manufacturers, suppliers, laboratories and certification bodies
• Verify product documentation and escalate compliance gaps or risks
• Coordinate lighting-product electrical, photometric, performance and environmental testing, including NATA-accredited testing where required
• Work with the Managing Director and Australian teams to resolve operational issues
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight providers, manufacturers, testing laboratories and stakeholders
• Identify risks, follow actions through to completion and report operational performance
• Prepare weekly Operations Reports covering purchasing, stock in transit, cash requirements, inventory, dispatch, delays, compliance and outstanding actions
• Submit structured reports after Australian site visits
• Place monthly imported product and overseas supplier orders within the first seven calendar days
• Complete monthly warehouse stock transfers within the first seven calendar days
• Maintain inventory control, timely dispatch, issue resolution, cost savings, compliance records and risk escalation

• Filipino candidate based in the Philippines
• Experience in operations management, supply chain management or a similar role with broad operational responsibility
• Practical experience in procurement, supplier management, inventory control, logistics and warehouse operations
• Experience overseeing distribution centres, multi-site operations or warehouse teams
• Strong process improvement, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and written and verbal English communication
• Confidence using business systems, monitoring performance and preparing operational reports
• Ability to work independently, coordinate competing priorities and communicate effectively with Australian management
• Willingness and ability to travel to Australia approximately every 12 weeks for at least two weeks per visit
• Availability during agreed AEST or PHT business hours
• Disclosure of any existing ongoing roles or client engagements
• LinkedIn profile reflecting the engagement as Independent Contractor
• Experience with JCurve ERP and warehouse management systems is highly desirable
• International procurement, importing and overseas supplier coordination experience is highly desirable
• Australian wholesale, distribution or warehousing operations experience is highly desirable
• Product testing, certification and Australian/New Zealand Standards compliance experience is highly desirable
• Lighting, electrical or other technical products experience, including NATA-related testing requirements, is highly desirable
• New product development, freight optimisation, OHSE and operational cost reduction experience is highly desirable

• Remote work arrangement
• Full-time independent contractor engagement
• Australian site visits approximately every 12 weeks, lasting at least two weeks per visit
• Opportunity to work directly with an Australian business and Managing Director
• Flexible self-managed working arrangements subject to agreed deliverables, deadlines, meetings and operational requirements