Supply Chain Coordinator

**Job description**

**The Company**

Trustpower Solar (TP) is headquartered in Melbourne and specialises in distributing renewable energy products including gird-connected and off-grid renewable energy and storage systems.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Procurement Management**:

- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of solar products, including panels, inverters, batteries, and mounting systems.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure stock availability, avoiding overstocking or stockouts.
- Assist in negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure cost-effective deals.
- **Inventory Management**:

- Manage inventory systems to track products at various stages of the supply chain.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
- Collaborate with the warehouse team to optimize storage space and ensure efficient material handling.
- **Order Fulfillment**:

- Manage the process of receiving and fulfilling customer orders.
- Coordinate with sales, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure that orders are processed, packed, and shipped on time.
- Communicate with customers to keep them informed about delivery schedules and potential delays.
- **Logistics Coordination**:

- Coordinate transportation and logistics, ensuring efficient and cost-effective distribution of solar products to customers.
- Work with freight carriers, third-party logistics providers, and other transport partners.
- Track shipments and resolve any shipping issues, including delays, damages, or lost shipments.
- **Supply Chain Optimization**:

- Identify opportunities for streamlining processes to improve supply chain efficiency.
- Implement best practices to reduce lead times and lower operational costs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- **Data Management & Reporting**:

- Maintain accurate supply chain records, including inventory levels, shipment details, and supplier information.
- Analyze supply chain performance and prepare reports for management, highlighting key metrics like lead times, fulfillment rates, and cost savings.
- Monitor and report on supply chain risks, such as supplier reliability and potential bottlenecks.
- **Compliance & Sustainability**:

- Ensure that all supply chain activities comply with relevant regulations, including environmental and safety standards specific to the solar industry.
- Collaborate with suppliers to implement sustainable practices and reduce the carbon footprint of the supply chain.
- **Vendor Relationship Management**:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure smooth collaboration.
- Address and resolve issues related to product quality, lead times, and service delivery.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- **Experience**: 2+ years of experience in supply chain coordination, preferably within the renewable energy or solar industry.
- **Technical Skills**: Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory management software, and supply chain planning tools.
- **Soft Skills**: Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
- **Certifications**: APICS certification or other relevant supply chain certifications (optional but beneficial).

**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**:

- On-time delivery rate
- Order fulfillment accuracy
- Inventory turnover ratio
- Lead time reduction
- Cost savings in procurement and logistics

This role is crucial to the operational success of a solar distribution company, ensuring that materials and products flow smoothly from suppliers to customers in a timely and efficient manner.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person