State Distribution Manager - VIC, SA & TAS

About the role

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape how our distribution network performs across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania and to make a genuine difference to the way we support our stores and customers every day. As State Distribution Manager, you'll lead a network of Distribution Centres and an experienced leadership team, driving safety, service and operational excellence at scale. You'll be trusted to set direction, lift capability and continuously improve how we work, while staying close to the day‑to‑day realities of a fast‑moving supply chain environment. What's involved: Leading and supporting a high‑performing leadership team across multiple Distribution Centres, creating clarity, consistency and strong engagement Setting the vision for DC operations across VIC, SA and TAS, with a strong focus on safety, service, productivity and cost efficiency Embedding safety as a way of working, championing Bunnings safety initiatives and ensuring every team member goes home safe Driving continuous improvement across DC processes, systems and ways of working, using data and insight to lift performance Ensuring strong outcomes across DIFOT, inventory integrity, product care and operational KPIs Building productive partnerships with internal teams and external service providers to deliver reliable, compliant and cost‑effective outcomes Supporting change and growth across the network, balancing pace with care for people and performance Who we're looking for You're a confident, values‑led leader who enjoys working across complexity and scale. You bring people with you, communicate clearly and create environments where teams feel supported, accountable and motivated to perform at their best. You're curious, solutions‑focused and comfortable making decisions in dynamic environments. You'll be joining a collaborative supply chain leadership team that values shared learning, practical problem‑solving and backing each other through challenge. If you enjoy improving systems, developing leaders and seeing the direct impact of your work on customers and stores, you'll feel right at home here. You'll need: Strong proven experience leading large‑scale DC operations or a network of Distribution Centres A strong track record of building and sustaining a positive safety culture Experience delivering results across service, cost, productivity and inventory management KPIs Commercial capability, including managing budgets, operational costs and supplier contracts Confidence working with data, reporting and performance metrics to inform decisions Experience using a Warehouse Management System The ability to manage change effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment Tertiary qualifications in Logistics or Supply Chain (advantageous, but not essential) You'll be part of a workplace where you'll feel like you belong. We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings. We're all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team's here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we're here to help. If you've got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don't quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au . Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes. Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online. At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we're