field engineer

distribution manager

warehouse worker

senior program administrator

key account manager

DB Schenker

I was employed in a new role in the events dept which I was super excited to take on. The role hadn't been fully developed so it basically changed weekly because management hadn't thought it thought very well. A large part of my role was driving sales and as I found out, the manager expected 90% conversion rate, if you have ever done cold calling phone sales you will know that is completely unrealistic. I was promised training that never happened and when I declined to cancel long-standing plans and give up a weekend for free on short notice I was bullied and excluded from other group activities. My German colleagues were conceited and rude. I worked my butt off for those guys and I really enjoyed my role, for the most part. They refused to allow me extra (unpaid) time away for a friends wedding (in Venice) which I advised them of when I applied for the role, so I got off a plane from Venice (22 hours) and was back in the office a day later jetlag and all, two weeks later, I was unemployed. I hadn't seen those friends for ten years. I flew all the way there for a few days and if Schenker had of had the decency to tell me they were going to cut me loose I would have resigned and stayed another few weeks with my friends. in the end, they not only lied to me about my job stability but threw me under the bus. I sat in an office across from the HR person, in utter disbelief,  as my manager called me incompetent and blamed me for his inability to balance the departmental budget for the previous six months. They let me go 2 days short of me being able to lodge an unfair dismissal case. No an accident. If I was indeed so incompetent, why did they keep me so long? They have no loyalty or integrity as far as I am concerned. A lack of basic respect for colleagues and a lack of humanity.

Prior to the pandemic I would have recommended this company to all of my friends. The workload was okay, culture was great, the CEO of AU/NZ was an approachable person which was really refreshing. 

Now I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. The pay is rubbish. Barely minimum wage. IT systems are a joke at the time to get work done is ridiculously long due to the systems simply not working as they should. The latest CEO is cold/unapproachable and comes across as the usual type of boss who couldn't care less about their employees. Culture has gone downhill, with the environment of the company being desolate and it seems no one wants to be there.

When I left back in 2021, the company was facing a mass exodus of staff for these reasons. The ones that I'm still in contact with say that is still the case 18 months later. The company can't attract new workers because of the rubbish, barely above minimum wage salary. Therefore, the ones that are left face the workloads of 2-3 people or more. Management and the CEO couldn't care less as it doesn't affect them.

Stay away.

Worked in the DC warehouse in a logistics role at Tullamarine for over 3 yrs. Company lost multiple accounts/contracts due primarily to terrible management, & poor culture due mainly to poor working conditions, lack of recognition for hard work, favouritism, no opportunity for advancement etc, leading to complacency amongst workers and a poor culture. Zero overtime. Warehouse is all male employees except for a female DC Manager who is manipulative, dishonest and completely out of her element; brought and encouranged an unprofessional, backstabbing and brown-nosing culture to the warehouse that did not previously exist. Supervisor is Muslim and incredibly dishonest, disrespectful and tricky in nature. Favouritism towards other Muslims, and is simply a terrible company to have had the displeasure of working with. Poor union and basically a warehouse full of unskilled migrants.

	Conducting meetings with the clients regarding requirement analysis
	Following standard analysis procedures to understand the primary format and scope of the system requirements
	Instructing subordinates about the points to be documented and the common documenting conventions
	Preparing the standard reports and forwarding them to the concerned authorities
	Identify slow moving, obsolete, defective or damaged items and life of spares where ever it is applicable
	Successfully achieved cost-effective production with increased efficiency, quality and satisfied customer service
	Assigned the tasks of finding the requirements of systems
	Co-ordination with Production department and Vendor for the Quality of the material supplied.
	Planning of materials for Production and services.
	Price negotiation and making contracts with suppliers for local purchase.

I am incharge of the special projects that are dedicated to our special requirement customers. Managing the orders for particular customers. Assigning the orders to that particular customers, preparing the master packing slip for that customers, including all the special orders ordered by the customers. organising special rework label requirement for that particular customer.

Management is good, good business culture, and the communication with the team leaders and supervisors is very clear and straight forward.

Hard to manage everything during end of quater season

staff is good, good working conditions. and i like that culture that people interact with the team leaders and  supervisors.

It’s nightmare to work at schenker.

1.First 2 weeks no computer. Manager has to fire someone to get the computer for me.

2.Customer service Department has no stationery! 

3.From 3rd week have to cope up to 137 emails in sent box daily workload..

4. Feel work in Asia.Over 85% asians in customer service department. 

5. Manager is non negotiable. Colleagues gave you incorrect instruction to ensure you make mistake. Team members has no communication but report directly to manager to discuss issue.

6. It’s incredible airfreight can be delayed 2 weeks after arrival for delivery as air team had not create manual file for customs team to clear!

The only company that make me sick in days.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Definitely an awesome opportunity for anyone just starting in the warehouse industry, but bear in mind there is no public transport close by. Awesome people, definitely make good friends and there is a opportunity to grow in the industry. Work hard get the treats.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Flexibility due to having a young family, understanding, and definitely support.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Mix culture but definitely an awesome diversity bunch of people. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Definitely busy, even if you section is not that busy there are other clients in there to work with.

Fast paced environment, we had our fun but the team was extremely hard working and always striving to provide excellent customer service. Many days were stressful in getting all tasks completed especially during a peak season and it certainly was challenging at times to fit all daily tasks into one's day. Hardest part of the job - explaining to a customer if their delivery was running late, when their goods cannot be cleared on time due to unforeseen circumstances or when extra penalties incur for the client to settle due to freight storage etc... I acquired many new skills during the time I was employed there and learnt everything I know about freight forwarding today. I enjoyed the challenge and loved what I was doing.

when I first started the management was really good people friendly and helpful that's why I stayed for a long time. 

but now there is a big change that they employed Manager with out higher education just experience politics is present in the company . which is not healthy for people to working as iit becomes robotic no space to reason out . 

everyday is busy and can be stress for the work load . its ok to work hard if it is compensated and with respect . 

since the management change I feel don't belong here I can't wait to get out . my suggestion is regain people first .

Absolutely no work life balance. 
The workload is way over the top, and unsustainable. 
If you enjoy working minimum 14hrs a day and getting paid for 8hrs, then this is the job for you. They expect you to commence the role with no additional assistance, when other workers in other departments have minimal workload.
The workplace culture is belittling and unprofessional. When the workload is questioned, the management’s response is “just do your best”, which is then frowned upon when the worker is unable to complete the excessive tasks within the workload. No backup plans from management for issues that arise.


Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Field engineer 2 salaries reported	$108,962 per year
Distribution manager 2 salaries reported	$72,875 per year
Warehouse worker 1 salary reported	$4,150 per month
Senior program administrator 1 salary reported	$100,000 per year
Key account manager 1 salary reported	$100,000 per year

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