Logistics Manager (Automotive/OEM)

About Geely

Geely is a major global automotive group focused on smart electric mobility and innovation. The company owns well-known brands including Geely Auto, Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus, and also holds a 17% share in Aston Martin. It operates with more than $100B in assets and employs over 140,000 people worldwide, including 30,000+ engineers and designers across China, Sweden, the UK, the U.S., and Germany. Geely has over 4,000 sales and service locations globally and has remained a Fortune Global 500 company for 13 straight years. The business is also advancing AI-led mobility solutions, supported by one of the world’s largest cloud computing centers at 1.02 Exaflops/sec. Its Geespace program has launched 20 satellites to help support safer autonomous driving. The company emphasizes digitalisation, AI-enabled manufacturing, and a mission of creating a sustainable future and a better world. Its core values center on truth-seeking and practicality, hard work and enterprise, collaboration and innovation, and its culture is built around achievement, problem-solving, benchmarking, and compliance.

Role Overview

This position is responsible for overseeing the full vehicle supply chain for Australia, from demand planning and vehicle ordering through shipment tracking, inventory control, logistics, distribution, compliance, and dealer supply support. The role keeps vehicle movement efficient from production through to retail delivery, manages external supply chain partners, supports dealer network operations, and serves as the main point of contact between Australia, headquarters, logistics partners, and regional stakeholders such as the New Zealand distributor network.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts, supply plans, and inventory strategies aligned to business goals.
• Work closely with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Network teams to convert market demand into vehicle supply requirements.
• Track forecast accuracy and refine planning methods over time.
• Support sales programs, stock campaigns, allocation decisions, and inventory planning to help dealers meet targets.
• Provide commercial demand insights to guide supply and business decisions.
• Oversee vehicle ordering, production allocation, shipment planning, and dealer delivery from start to finish.
• Coordinate with headquarters and manufacturing teams so supply matches demand and business priorities.
• Watch production timelines, order progress, and supply availability, and step in early to address risks.
• Ensure ordering, allocation, and delivery tasks are completed correctly and on time.
• Assist with planning for new model launches and vehicle introductions.
• Set and manage stock holding policies, inventory targets, and pipeline strategies.
• Monitor stock levels, ageing inventory, turnover, and coverage to support sales and financial outcomes.
• Balance allocation across dealers and locations to improve sales potential and reduce inventory exposure.
• Create actions that improve inventory efficiency and lower carrying costs.
• Deliver inventory analysis and recommendations for commercial planning.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including international shipping, port activity, vehicle processing, storage, transport, and dealer deliveries.
• Coordinate shipment planning and bookings with headquarters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and logistics vendors.
• Track vessel schedules, ETD/ETA, shipment status, and inbound movement planning.
• Coordinate arrivals with ports, Vehicle Processing Centres, warehouses, and 3PL partners.
• Oversee 3PL and logistics providers to ensure efficient handling, storage, transport, and delivery service.
• Measure logistics KPIs such as delivery lead time, transport cost, vehicle status, and service quality.
• Plan dealer delivery schedules and support smooth handover processes.
• Provide logistics coordination support to the New Zealand distributor network when needed.
• Lead ongoing improvement efforts across logistics and distribution processes.
• Support vehicle registration and compliance administration to meet Australian regulatory requirements.
• Handle vehicle data submissions and administration through NEVDIS and RAV systems.
• Make sure compliance documents are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Prepare and coordinate VFACTS reporting and other required industry reports.
• Engage with regulators and industry bodies where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance and reporting activities.
• Manage operational relationships with logistics vendors, freight partners, transport providers, VPCs, storage facilities, and other supply chain suppliers.
• Review supplier performance against service levels, quality expectations, and cost targets.
• Check and validate invoices related to freight, warehousing, processing, and other logistics services.
• Work with Finance to support invoice approval, payment processing, and cost monitoring.
• Support vendor selection, contract administration, and performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and reduce logistics costs.
• Support dealer operations linked to vehicle supply, inventory control, and delivery processes.
• Develop and maintain supply chain and stock management guidance for dealers.
• Ensure dealer readiness for launches, allocations, and delivery activity.
• Assist with dealer onboarding, network growth, and operational improvement projects.
• Work with Retail Operations to improve dealer supply performance and customer delivery experience.
• Track supply performance, inventory trends, logistics outcomes, and other operational KPIs.
• Carry out regular analysis to spot risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, forecasts, and business updates for management.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and operational strategy work.
• Provide insights on inventory efficiency, supply performance, and working capital.
• Serve as the main liaison between Australia operations and headquarters on supply, production, logistics, and vehicle availability.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Finance, Retail Operations, Marketing, Compliance, and Aftersales teams to align execution with business needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects related to launches, supply improvements, and operational initiatives.
• Ensure headquarters policies and processes are communicated and executed effectively.
• Improve supply chain processes, reporting, and operational controls on an ongoing basis.
• Support digitalisation and system improvement efforts within the supply chain function.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, Australian regulations, and operating standards.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation actions.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on efficiency, service quality, and cost optimisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related area.
• At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, vehicle distribution, or related automotive roles.
• Background with an automotive OEM, EV manufacturer, vehicle importer, or automotive distributor is required.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian automotive market and the electric vehicle sector.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle supply chain management, forecasting, ordering, allocation, shipment coordination, 3PL management, inventory control, dealer support, and supplier administration.
• Familiarity with Australian vehicle compliance processes such as NEVDIS, RAV, and VFACTS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability for operational issues.
• Good commercial understanding of inventory, logistics spend, and supply chain performance.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, plus experience with ERP or supply chain systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for working with local and international teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage several priorities, and remain effective in a fast-moving environment.

Office & Transport

The workplace is a newly renovated modern office with electric adjustable sit-stand desks. It is located about a 4-minute walk from Macquarie Park Metro station, with convenient driving access via A3, Epping Rd, and nearby M2 routes.

Company Culture

The organisation describes its culture as achievement-oriented, practical, collaborative, innovative, problem-solving focused, benchmarking-driven, and compliance-minded.