National Supply Chain Lead

Sugar Australia has an exciting opportunity for a National Supply Chain Lead to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity, based at our Yarraville, VIC head office. Reporting directly to the National Supply Chain & Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in developing and managing planning processes that enhance customer satisfaction and drive operational improvements across Sugar Australia and Wilmar Ingredients.

This role will primarily focus on driving systems and process improvements, especially within SAP, to lead the overhaul of our supply S&OP process. You will bring hands-on technical expertise and a strategic approach to implement changes, optimise supply chain operations, and ensure best practices are seamlessly integrated across the business.

You will also be responsible for leading a team of 3, mentoring and managing their performance, while ensuring the team is fully aligned with business objectives and capable of driving operational excellence.

**Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to**:

- Leading the development and management of effective supply and distribution plans to ensure customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness for both Sugar Australia and Wilmar Ingredients.
- Identifying opportunities for improvement within the supply chain and leading projects that enhance efficiency and deliver measurable value to the business.
- Working closely with all Sugar Australia facilities to develop optimal manufacturing plans and ensuring effective communication and data sharing across teams.
- Acting as the S&OP lead, linking demand forecasts with operational plans to provide the lowest-cost service model.
- Driving the integration and standardisation of planning processes between Sugar Australia and Wilmar Ingredients, ensuring clarity and consistency across operations.
- Leading change management efforts to update supply chain processes and reporting standards.
- Providing leadership and mentorship to the supply chain team, promoting professional development and high performance.

**What we're wanting you to bring to the table**:
This role is ideally suited to someone with strong leadership, stakeholder management skills, and a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement. You should have:

- A tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years S&OP supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
- Background in food manufacturing or FMCG environment is desirable.
- Knowledge of procurement processes and inventory management.
- Strong focus on delivering against goals and maintaining high standards of performance.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions.

**About Sugar Australia**:
Sugar Australia is the nation's trusted partner in sugar and ingredient solutions, enabling our customers to create great products for every home. We own and operate refineries, packing facilities, sugar silo terminals, and warehouse distribution sites across the country. It takes a great team to turn raw sugar into our many food grade products and we work hard to make the highest-quality liquid sugars, icings, syrups, and crystals.

You will find our retail products at your local supermarket under the iconic CSR sugar brand. We also supply refined sugar products and many other ingredients to the industrial, foodservice and hospitality industries, supplying some of the largest brands in the country.

When joining the Sugar Australia team, you can expect to be part of a passionate and inclusive work environment that supports business growth and people development within a values led culture. In return, you'll enjoy competitive pay, onsite parking, hybrid working options, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and our product library for those passionate bakers at heart.

Come work with us and make a difference

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 46941
- Posted on
- 17 Jan 2025
- Closes on
- 14 Feb 2025 09:00
- Location(s)
- Yarraville
- Expertise
- Supply Chain
- Job level(s)
- Management
- Work type(s)
- Permanent
- More details (document)
- Business unit
- Sugar Australia