Sales & Operations Planning

• Oversee the management of the S&OP process to ensure alignment of sales forecasts. 
• Responsible for preparing and chairing monthly S&OP process, with representatives from all areas of the business.
• Provide the necessary data to identify critical decision points and provide effective written communications to drive resolution on outstanding matters.

Forecast management

• Oversee the Demand Planning function to ensure accurate and timely forecasts are updated to make the appropriate planning decisions.
• Drive forecast accuracy improvements & ensure alignment of forecast data and working capital targets.

Inventory management

• Manage domestic inventory levels on imported products to support the companies working capital targets. 
• Ensure slow moving and obsolete stock is managed proactively through cross functional management efforts.

Product availability

• Review product availability to ensure customer delivery expectations are achieved. 
• Highlight and resolve outstanding matters with sales managers on any critical service level issues.

Warehouse & Distribution

• Manage Australia wide warehouse and distribution via a National network of 3rd party service providers. 
• Oversee the negotiation of rates with both warehouse providers and transport companies to service local customers with optimum service levels at the most cost-effective price.

Team Management

• Manage and provide guidance to 4 direct and 2 indirect reports.

Manage and Maintain Planning tools (JDA)

• Plan and prioritize local and overseas stock replenishment to maintain optimum inventory levels and support the companies service levels.

Relationships and People

• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams and supply chain professionals globally to ensure up to date information is utilized throughout the S&OP process and any changes that are significant are proactively communicated.
• Communicate Supply Chain KPI performance for key areas to drive meaningful action to improve customer satisfaction and business performance.
• Comply with all Company OH&S policies & procedures and play an active role in managing/supporting and evaluating all areas of safety.
• Manage the Companies CoR policies and procedures to ensure careful selection and management of 3rd party providers to meet the Companies Chain of Responsibility commitments.
• Work with cross functional teams such as Sales, Technical, Quality & Regulatory

The Supply Chain Manager position is well-suited for you if you have:

• 5 years experience in Supply Chain specifically in planning/ logistics/ customer service in in a continuous production environment, FMCG or manufacturing
• JDA Demand Planning & Supply Planning experience with previous S&OP leadership experience is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively functionally and geographically
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Good negotiator with ability to influence without authority
• Ability to work with ambiguity
• Ability to generate new ideas and implement new processes to drive improvement
• Experience with SAP and extensive knowledge of MRP & advanced Microsoft Office skills especially Advanced excel
• Analytical, methodical, and strategic disciplines
• Proven track record in stakeholder management, change management and project management

Desired behavior, personal attributes:

• Ability to identify, research and use initiative and creativity to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated capacity to work to deadlines and budgets with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to plan for and implement initiatives to facilitate the growth and development of the business and its people
• Flexibility in responding to the overall needs of the business.
• Customer service orientation.