Warehouse Manager

• Great benefits and work-life balance
• Full time 38 hours a week role
• Convenient working location
• Servicing a variety of locations within the iconic University of Sydney

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our fast-paced warehouse operations, supporting multiple retail and food & beverage outlets across campus. Working closely with the wider Operations team, you will coordinate purchasing, goods inwards, stock control and dispatch, while managing a small team. You’ll take ownership of our inventory systems and ensure stock is managed accurately, efficiently and safely across locations, as well as receiving and distributing orders from the ecommerce store. 

WHO WE ARE

We are a not-for-profit organisation focused on students at the University of Sydney. The revenue we generate through our operations is used to support students and create experiences they will remember for a lifetime. You will be playing an integral role by assisting our operations to run smoothly. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage the warehouse and the purchasing function
• Rostering and resource allocation to meet demands
• Accurate inventory control, including maintain levels of critical stock
• Identifying issues through regular stocktakes and effective shrinkage control
• Team development and delegation through effective communication and coaching
• Managing logistics requirements and deliveries to our sites
• Managing HACCP and food safety requirements
• Manage internal and external client relationships
• Operation of the USU ecommerce store

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Highly organised, high attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Intermediate computer literacy and experience with MS Office Suite – particularly Word and Excel
• Experience in using inventory management programs (e.g. BePoz)
• Able to manoeuvre up to 25 kgs
• Full Provisional NSW Driver’s Licence
• Current Forklift license

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Background in Retail and/or Food & Beverage industry or environment
• Knowledge of and commitment to HACCP and Work Health and Safety Regulations

HOURS OF WORK

38 hours per week, Monday to Friday - may include some weekends and nights as dictated by business requirements. No public holidays, two weeks shut down between Christmas and New Year.

THE PAY

$75,000 per annum + 12.5% Superannuation

BENEFITS

• An $15 meal card per day worked
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• A complimentary USU rewards membership giving discounts on and off campus
• Generous paid leave entitlements including 3 days of Life Leave and 4 additional paid leave days per year
• Ongoing paid training and development

IDEAL START DATE

Immediate Start

HOW TO APPLY

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT NSW DRIVER'S LICENCE AND A CURRENT FORKLIFT LICENCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

1. Please read the position description here carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position before applying
2. Scroll down and complete our online application form below
3. Attach your resume and cover letter (the contact details of at least two references to whom you report or reported directly need to be included).

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ABOUT THE USU

The USU (University of Sydney Union) ) ) is a not-for-profit organisation, whose purpose is to be the heart of campus life and we have been doing that since 1874.
Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides events on campus such as WelcomeFest, festivals, events and parties. We also run an amazing array of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange Program, to name a few. We support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, fresh affordable food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise. 

Our Values | Strategic Plan

We are committed to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. We promote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications.

Due to the volume of applications received, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within approximately 4 weeks of the role’s closing date (or 4 weeks from the date of application if there is no specified closing date).