About the Opportunity
Sigma Healthcare is an ASX top 30 listed company and a leading Australian retail pharmacy franchisor and full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor to community pharmacies. We support Australia’s largest retail network of franchised pharmacies, with more than 900 franchised pharmacies across a core suite of franchise brands, including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal and Discount Drug Stores, as well as an expanding Chemist Warehouse network in New Zealand, Ireland and Dubai.
In New Zealand, Sigma partners with Chemist Warehouse, the country’s leading pharmacy brand, with 74 stores nationwide and expanding. Backed by strong trans-Tasman scale and significant local investment, including a new state-of-the-art distribution centre, we are committed to improving access to affordable healthcare across Aotearoa.
As part of the business’s continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Head of Distribution Centre Operations to lead the day-to-day performance of a large, fast-paced logistics operation.
What You’ll Bring
This role will drive operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and financial performance, while building a strong, safety-focused team. You will oversee end-to-end distribution centre operations, lead continuous improvement, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality, security, and supplier standards. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will support national supply chain and inventory objectives. You will bring proven experience in high-volume distribution environments, strong leadership capability, and a track record of delivering operational and financial results.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on leadership approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven people leadership and performance management experience
- Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
- Team-focused, adaptable, and resilient under pressure
- Proactive, self-motivated, and improvement-oriented
What’s on Offer
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, high-performing organisation and play a key role in shaping its distribution and logistics operations in New Zealand. You’ll be part of a growing business that values leadership, innovation, and long-term development.
Next Steps?
To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.
For any questions give Henry Shaw a call on 027 326 7484 and quote Job ID: 17282 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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