Supply Chain Business Partner

**About the business**

Omron is a global leader in the vibrant and fast-growing automation and robotics field. We develop some of the coolest technology incorporating Robotics, Automation, IoT, Big Data and Machine Vision. We work seamlessly with businesses across a wide range of industries to help drive their digital transformation.

We are large enough to make a difference, Smart enough to listen.

Our company employs 38,000 people worldwide. Locally, we have seven locations and over one hundred employees. Our engineering solutions empower more than 5000 customers - many of them are high-profile organizations.

We’re mature enough to provide stability, Young enough to think ahead.

During the past 89 years, we’ve proudly achieved a host of “World Firsts”, including Machine vision-guided robots, 2D codes, ATM Machines, Digital blood pressure monitors, Proximity sensors, etc. For the recent decade, we’ve been continuously named as one of the World’s Top 100 innovative companies.

We plan to supercharge our growth by implementing an ambitious long-term plan: “Shaping the Future 2030.”

**About the role**

We’re seeking a passionate, strategic, hands-on Supply Chain Business Partner to be part of our team committed to empowering people through automation and robotics.

The successful applicant will play a key role in developing and delivering our supply chain strategy across Australia and New Zealand.

This is a full-time appointment for a fixed term of 2 years - with an excellent salary package and additional work-life benefits.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity

**Requirements**:
**We seek a self-motivated Supply Chain Business Partner to fulfil the following duties**:
**Demand and Supply Forecasting - Optimising stock availability**
- Understand customer needs by working closely with our sales, marketing, customer services teams and VIP customers.
- Manage global supply chain risks and opportunities through close liaison with global counterparts, factories, product managers and logistic partners.
- Balancing SCM service level and overall ROI.

**SCM Process Optimisation - **Improve service, efficiency, and profitability.**
- Optimising SCM methodologies and procurement systems.
- Enhancing systems and processes to be more agile and robust in the fast-changing business environment.
- Analysing data and identifying new opportunities for SCM digitalisation in synergy with our latest e-commerce platform and company-wide digital transformation.

**Other responsibilities**:

- Support SCM manager in reporting, planning, decision making and operations.
- Other ad-hoc tasks as determined by senior management.

**Whom we’re looking for**:
**Qualifications and experience**
- Degree in SCM or related field; APICS certification preferred; Engineering qualifications are highly valued but not essential.
- 5+ years of procurement, supply and inventory planning experience.
- Understand various supply chain methodologies for demand planning, supply planning, logistics and customer service.

**Technical skills**
- Sound knowledge of supply planning systems and ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP), along with an understanding of supply replenishment (e.g., Anaplan)
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills using Excel, PowerBI and other data analytic tools to drive decisions.

**Interpersonal skills**
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Navigate between strategic and operational conversations easily
- Ability to partner with leaders at all levels.

**Benefits**

**Why join us**:

- Join the exciting world of Automation and Robotics - a rapidly expanding industry sector offering amazing future growth and career advancement opportunities
- Be part of a global leader with an inclusive, forward-thinking, collaborative and fun team culture
- To help you realise your full potential, you will be:

- Entrusted with autonomy and flexibility
- Supported by resources and partnerships
- Motivated by inspiration and empowerment