Control Tower Manager

3 days ago


West Melbourne, Australia Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Full time

Manage short term supply and demand imbalances for blood products to optimise inventory.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain.

Permanent full-time opportunity however will also consider preference for part time work (4 days per week)

Hybrid work model; WFH and from one of our Melbourne Head Office located in West Melbourne

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

As the Control Tower Manager you will lead the Control Tower function and provide direction to various teams across Lifeblood in order to balance demand and supply for all blood products. Reporting into the Director of Supply Chain, you will also be responsible for the management of fresh inventory and plasma delivery as well as leading continuous improvement initiatives to optimise collection performance.

In this role, you will have the organisational savvy and business insight to navigate and manage complex issues while developing constructive relationships to deliver business outcomes. You will be adept at using key financial indicators to guide decision making and take the lead in identifying and acting on opportunities to deliver and improve business outcomes.

**Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for**:
Supply Chain Planning and / or Supply Chain operations background.

Continuous improvement / problem solving experience.

Builds relationships, drives collaboration and able to lead cross functional teams.

Good stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Ability to manage several initiatives simultaneously, leading small to medium pieces of work in short time periods.

Clear and articulate verbal and written communication skills

Use independent judgment in high pressure and impact situations.

Demonstrates proactive and positive attitude, constantly planning to improve ways of working.

Strong analytical skills

This is a permanent full-time position with a hybrid WFH/Office position based out of our Melbourne Head Office located in West Melbourne. We encourage applicants with a preference for part time work to also apply.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Next steps

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.



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