About the Organisation

Our client is a leading national retail and wholesale business with a strong footprint across Australia. With a vast distribution network and a focus on innovation, they’re committed to investing in automation, data, and continuous improvement to deliver smarter, more efficient supply chain solutions. Their team culture values collaboration, practical thinking, and driving real results across large-scale logistics operations.

About the Role

As the National Automation Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the performance, consistency, and optimisation of automation systems across a multi-site DC network. Collaborating with automation suppliers and site teams, you’ll monitor material flow, support testing and implementation activities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. This role is hands-on and strategic, focusing on translating business needs into smarter automation outcomes that drive efficiency, reduce cost, and improve warehouse performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and develop strong relationships with automation vendors, acting as the main point of contact for improvement projects and initiatives;
• Support business planning, automation strategy, budgeting, and commercial decisions to ensure continuous improvements;
• Lead the development and implementation of standardised and aligned maintenance KPIs, leveraging best practices to improve S&M safety, costs, and performance;
• Manage allocated automation projects from implementation to completion;
• Collaborate with Site and Automation Managers to ensure effective asset management, maintenance, and capital plans for all automation installations throughout the asset’s life; and
• Take a proactive role in understanding the root causes of downtime and designing and implementing engineering solutions to eliminate those causes
• Support the evaluation and deployment of new automation systems, including requirements gathering, business case development, vendor evaluation, design, and commissioning.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Logistics or Business (preferred);
• 3+ years of experience in logistics management or coordinating automation systems;
• Experience running and supporting automation systems in distribution centres;
• Previous experience in fast-paced warehousing and logistics environments;
• Familiarity with automation management software;
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; and
• This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to drive measurable improvements across multiple sites on a national scale.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please reach out to Arvin Timpoc at u&u Recruitment Partners on 0481 527 697, quoting Job Reference 41319 or alternatively, apply online below. We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search.

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