Aluminium Business Leader

Looking for a company that delivers on career development? At Vulcan, we’re a diverse group of people who enjoy what we do. We’re now looking for an experienced and driven individual to lead our Aluminium business in New Zealand, reporting directly to our Vulcan NZ Leader.

About the company

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 66 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.

About the Role

Based at our Auckland site, this is a pivotal leadership position overseeing Vulcan’s Aluminium division. You will drive strategic sales, lead nationwide operations, and champion high-performing teams to deliver continued growth and excellence. Some key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and coordinate B2B sales and distribution operations across 16 branches nationwide
• Manage full profit and loss (P&L) and balance sheet responsibility for the Aluminium division
• Maintain exceptional customer service standards (98%+ DIFOT and 95% inventory availability)
• Promote Vulcan processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Deliver on growth, profitability, and market leadership objectives

• Proven leadership experience in both warehouse and sales environments; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong background in distribution operations and B2B sales
• Demonstrated success in driving sales growth and improving margins
• Experience managing full P&L and balance sheets
• Commercial acumen with a customer-first mindset
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple business functions independently

• We offer a secure future and solid career, along with a generous base salary
• Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of its people.
• We believe that flexible, relaxed, enjoyable workplaces make for happy people. We support flexibility wherever possible to ensure your job enhances, not hinders, your life.
• Our health and wellness programme is available to all our employees, including on-site gyms in various locations.

If the above sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your details through the application form, and we’ll contact you.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, a pre-employment drug screening will be required for the successful candidate.

Please note that you must be currently residing in New Zealand or have a valid work visa to be considered for this position.