Logistics and Supply Chain Manager

Our Client

Troocoo is proud to partner with Container Exchange Queensland (COEX) to appoint a Logistics and Supply Chain Manager, joining the organisation at an exciting stage in its growth and operational maturity journey.

COEX is a not-for-profit organisation appointed by the Queensland Government to deliver the Containers for Change scheme. With a vision that "no container goes to waste", COEX creates meaningful environmental, social and economic impact across Queensland by supporting recycling outcomes, reducing litter and helping communities benefit through container refunds.

The Position

Reporting to the General Manager Operations, the Logistics and Supply Chain Manager will lead the development and execution of COEX's logistics and supply chain strategy, ensuring the efficient collection, transportation and movement of containers across Queensland.

This role oversees key supplier relationships, transport providers, warehousing partners and inventory flows that support the Containers for Change scheme. The position plays a critical role in ensuring service delivery performance, contractual compliance and operational efficiency across COEX's supply chain network.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the development and execution of COEX's supply chain and logistics strategy.
• Manage transport, warehousing and 3PL partner relationships across the network.
• Drive supplier governance, contract performance and compliance outcomes.
• Lead contract reviews, EOI, and tender processes.
• Support the ongoing development of the Logistics Outlook Program.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve network performance and cost efficiency.
• Oversee inventory management, product flows and distribution activities.
• Develop and mentor a growing Supply Chain team.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships across the value chain.
• Support future network expansion and supply chain capability development.

About You

You are an experienced logistics and supply chain leader who has successfully operated within complex transport, warehousing, 3PL or supply chain environments.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and performance management
• Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships, contracts and service performance
• Experience leading contract reviews, EOI, and tender processes
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with a focus on cost optimisation and value creation
• Experience in inventory management, distribution operations and supply chain planning
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• High levels of emotional intelligence with the ability to lead teams through change and transformation
• Experience within recycling, environmental services, beverage or related industries will be highly regarded.

Why Join COEX?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within an organisation that delivers genuine environmental and community outcomes across Queensland.

You'll join a purpose-driven business where sustainability, collaboration and continuous improvement sit at the core of everything they do. Alongside a passionate and values-led team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of COEX's supply chain network, influence significant operational decisions and contribute to the ongoing development of a growing function.

COEX offers a flexible working environment, with travel required from time to time, including interstate and regional travel.

Click 'Apply' to submit your application or contact Tobias Brown, Senior Consultant – Supply Chain & Logistics, for a confidential discussion.

Please note that applicants must hold unrestricted Australian working rights, a current driver's licence, and be willing to obtain a Blue Card if required.