Supply Chain Manager

**Position Title**:Supply Chain Manager

**Job Type**:Full-time

**Location**:Oakleigh South, VIC

**Working Hours**:Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

**About Us**:
We are a large restaurant chain with numerous locations across Australia, dedicated to providing high-quality Japanese cuisine and exceptional dining experiences. Our team is dynamic, passionate, and experienced, and we welcome talented and enthusiastic individuals like you to join us in our journey.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing various aspects of the supply chain to ensure smooth operations and cost efficiency across the company.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Supply Chain Strategy Development & Execution**:

- Formulate and implement supply chain strategies to support overall business objectives.
- Ensure smooth coordination and high efficiency across all supply chain segments, including procurement, production, inventory, and logistics.

**2. Supplier Management**:

- Select, evaluate, and manage suppliers, fostering strong relationships.
- Negotiate contracts to secure the best pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
- Address supplier-related issues such as delivery delays or quality concerns.

**3. Inventory Management**:

- Monitor inventory levels to meet customer demand while avoiding excessive stock.
- Plan and coordinate inventory replenishment and optimization, ensuring material and product availability.
- Utilize inventory control techniques to reduce costs and improve turnover rates.

**4. Logistics & Transportation Management**:

- Plan and manage the logistics network, optimizing routes and delivery methods to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
- Select and oversee third-party logistics providers (e.g., transport and warehousing services).
- Ensure timely and complete delivery of goods, resolving any transportation-related issues.

**5. Demand Forecasting & Planning**:

- Analyse market demand data to create and refine demand forecasts.
- Collaborate with production, sales, and marketing teams to develop and adjust production and procurement plans.
- Ensure alignment between supply chain plans and the company’s sales and production goals.

**6. Quality Control**:

- Work closely with the quality control team to ensure that all products and materials meet quality standards.
- Address any quality-related issues such as product returns or customer complaints.

**7. Data Analysis & Reporting**:

- Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) in the supply chain, such as inventory turnover, supplier performance, and logistics costs.
- Prepare and submit regular reports on supply chain performance, providing data-driven insights and improvement recommendations to senior management.

**8. Cost Management**:

- **Optimize supply chain processes to reduce costs in procurement, production, transportation, and inventory management.
- Implement cost-saving measures and drive efficiency through supply chain innovation.

**9. Risk Management**:

- Identify and assess potential risks in the supply chain and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Minimize supply chain disruptions due to factors such as natural disasters, political events, or supplier bankruptcies.

**10. Team Leadership & Development**:

- Manage and lead the supply chain team, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Train and develop team members, enhancing their professional skills and performance.
- The Supply Chain Manager plays a key role in optimizing costs, improving efficiency, ensuring product quality, and meeting delivery timelines, all in support of achieving the company’s business objectives.

**Skills & Experience Requirements**:
1. At least 5 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, or a related field.

2. Familiarity with supply chain processes in the food service industry is a plus.

4. Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

5. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

6. Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese is highly desirable.

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free food

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/09/2024