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General Manager Logistics

Job Name
General Manager Logistics

General Information

Date Published
05-Aug-2026
Advertising Ends
19-Aug-2026
ID#
16646
Role Type
Supply Chain & Logistics
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Country
New Zealand
Location
Auckland

Position Description

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō
At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. 

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. 

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga
 
We're looking for a General Manager Global Logistics to join our Global Supply Chain team. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most critical functions within Fonterra's Global Supply Chain team. 

Reporting to the Director Global Supply Chain, you'll lead the end-to-end movement of Fonterra products globally while driving operational excellence, customer service performance, and long-term logistics transformation. Leading a large team of approximately and managing a sizeable logistics spend you'll play a critical role in ensuring our logistics network is scalable, customer-centric, cost-effective, and future-ready. Working closely with senior leaders, customers, and strategic partners, you'll deliver the next generation of logistics capability through innovation, digitisation, automation, and continuous improvement. 

Key responsibilities 
  • Develop and execute a multi-year logistics strategy and transformation roadmap aligned to business priorities 
  • Lead large-scale logistics and supply chain transformation programmes across multiple functions and geographies 
  • Drive automation, digitisation, advanced analytics, and process optimisation initiatives 
  • Deliver world-class customer service, DIFOT performance, and operational excellence 
  • Build strong collaborative partnerships with key customers, transport providers, and logistics partners 
  • Lead commercial performance through budget management, cost optimisation, and investment planning 
  • Oversee strategic supplier relationships, contracts, service levels, and performance management frameworks 
  • Champion a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement 
  • Develop future capability through talent, succession, and leadership development 
  • Ensure operational resilience through robust risk management and contingency planning 
About You | Mōu

You are a proven logistics and supply chain executive who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and has a passion for transforming operations to deliver sustainable business outcomes. You bring: 
  • Extensive experience leading global logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations 
  • A strong track record delivering large-scale transformation and continuous improvement programmes 
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and strategic partners 
  • Experience managing significant operational budgets and complex commercial relationships 
  • Strong leadership capability with a background and passion for developing high-performing teams and future leaders 
  • The ability to drive performance, manage complexity, and deliver outcomes in a matrix environment 
  • 15+ years' experience across end-to-end supply chain functions including planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics 
  • 10+ years' leadership experience within logistics, planning, distribution, or supply chain operations 
  • A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Engineering, Food Science, Operations, or a related discipline 
  • A postgraduate qualification or MBA will be highly regarded 
Our Values | Ngā Aura 

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati 
We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:
  • Fair and equitable pay
  • Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career growth support
  • Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
  • Employee recognition
  • Support for community involvement and cultural connection
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

A Career of Opportunities | Ngā Mahi
At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Join Us | Tātou Tātou
Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together. 

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa
Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). 

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. 

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou. 

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 19 August