Transport Manager
About the role
As our Transport Manager, you’ll shape the future of transport across our Transport South Island (TSI) division, leading strategic improvements that enhance performance and leadership capability.
You’ll drive efficiency across our trucking and linehaul operations, optimise how we use SAP, and foster collaboration across divisions to embed integrated, sustainable ways of working.
Key accountabilities include:
- Leading the optimisation of our transport network to improve efficiency
- Embedding best-practice use of SAP to drive performance and visibility
- Championing an integrated, cross-divisional approach to transport and logistics
- Building and developing a high-performing team through coaching and leadership
- Leading contract negotiations and vendor relationships to deliver commercial value
- Driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the division
About you
You’ll be a transport expert with deep experience in trucking, linehaul, and transport management systems. You’ll know how to lead transformation – not just in systems and processes, but in mindset and culture. You’ll bring commercial focus, curiosity, and a drive to embed smarter, more connected ways of working. Ideally, you’ll also bring:
- Demonstrated experience in leading and embedding change and delivering commercial results
- Deep experience in trucking, linehaul, and/or transport industries
- Strong working knowledge of Transport Management Systems (e.g. SAP, Blue Yonder, Manhattan etc.)
- Confidence in contract negotiation and vendor management
- A coaching leadership style that builds capability and drives performance
Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed with us.
How to Apply
Ready to take on the challenge? Click “apply” to apply for the role! Applications will close 11:59pm Friday 19 September 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site. If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email careers@foodstuffs-si.co.nz
What we offer
- Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
- We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
- We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, and access to online wellbeing tools.
- We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
- We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture.
- We’re a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength.
- Our distribution centres have free carparking and an in-house café.
About Us
We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 180 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.
We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.
Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.