International Supply Chain Specialist

**Job no**: 998246
**Work type**: Full-Time
**Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
**Categories**: Sourcing/Supply Chain

We have a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity for an International Supply Chain Specialist, reporting into the Head of Logistics to manage the end-to-end supply chain requirements for Country Road Group. This includes international end to end service delivery, cost management, strategy management and operational execution. You will ensure a consistent and efficient flow of stock from origin to the Order Fulfilment Centre (Distribution Centre) and our New Zealand cross dock operation. We are looking for a Logistics and Shipping professional with an analytical mindset, who is solution oriented and has a desire to deliver strategic initiatives.

Based in Burnley, with a hybrid mix of time in the office and from home, this role will suit an individual with freight forwarding and customer service operations experience who enjoys working in a fast paced and complex retail environment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Management of product flow/critical path to ensure on-time delivery for Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Politix and Mimco
- Ensure consistent and efficient flow of stock from international origins to stores in line with agreed SLAs
- Management of all operational shipping deliverables, SOP and KPI elements of the shipping service provider
- Provide clear communication and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Lead and oversee the Import/Export of all VM and Store Design Orders for CRG
- Identification of continuous improvement for end-to-end supply chain operations
- Mentor the CRG Shipping Coordinators
- Embrace uncertainty and change while facilitating and enabling strategic change with clarity, empathy and optimism.
- Create & foster an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive and feel included, respected and safe. Set clear expectations of behaviour and hold self and others accountable

**Key Capabilities**
- International Supply Chain experience in a retail, freight forwarding and/or similar fast paced and multifaceted environment
- Tertiary qualification in supply chain or related business discipline
- Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel including running SQL queries
- Proven ability of leveraging data to be able to provide meaningful solutions
- Ability to think laterally from a strategic perspective while being comfortable delivering operationally
- Strength in managing multiple projects and competing priorities
- Confidence to engage, partner and influence a variety of diverse stakeholder groups

**Why work for CRG?**

The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:

- Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
- Seasonal clothing allowance
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
- Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
- Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
- Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.

**About CRG**

Country Road Group is Australia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands including Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Our Values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible and Dedicated to Quality. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to be part of the Group’s evolution and support each brand to realise their full potential.

**Advertised**: 03 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 27 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time