Inventory & Logistics Manager

Balfours, Australia's beloved bakery since 1853, is reimagining what it means to indulge in timeless sweet and savoury treats. Through the decades of time, we've preserved the essence of quality baking while pioneering new flavours and experiences. We are looking for an experienced Inventory & Logistics Manager to join our dynamic team.

About the Role:

Reporting to the General / Site Manager in the capacity of Inventory & Logistics Manager, you will be instrumental as the glue between the daily production team and the planning and broader supply chain team. Yours will be a mix between delivering P&L improvements, whilst improving the overall operating cadence with a focus on improved inventory control, increased productivity, reduced waste, and outstanding service to our wide customer base.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Inventory & Logistics Manager with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will have a demonstrated career within FMCG (across a wide spectrum of manufacturing disciplines) and be on an upward trajectory manufacturing site.

In order to succeed in this role, you will bring the following:

· A minimum 10+ years within a food manufacturing environment.

· Demonstrated Experience as a leader within a food manufacturing environment and preferable hands on production manager / line manager experience.

· Exposure to the back end planning functions that drive a factory and production environment

· Intimate understanding of LEAN philosophy and demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement projects

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to flex, adapt and change gears seamlessly, remaining calm under pressure

· Strong problem-solving skills and a solution focus mindset – being creative, determined and analytically / fact based in your quest to find the answers.

· Exposure to CRM programs and intermediate to advanced systems knowledge (to facilitate operational scorecards and metrics) – including proficiency in Excel / Microsoft Project (or similar)

· Strong people coaching, management and leadership skills – you will help set the standards and be looked to as a leader within the organisation

· High degree of organisation skills, and able to prioritise work tasks and adapt on the fly to changing priorities.

· Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership within cross-functional teams

· Able to work autonomously and set your own agenda and work goals

· Your will thrive in a fast-paced environment

· Current Drivers Licence

· High Risk Licence (Preferable)

Key Accountabilities

· Management of the Inventory and Logistics functions, including the stock keeping system and Route distribution system.

· Work with the Purchasing Coordinator to ensure RM supply is efficient and timely and supervise the on-site Balfours Production planner to ensure the same.

· Managing Key Efficiency Projects through the Factory, and helping to drive a LEAN philosophy

· Drive the connection between various departments (procurement, inventory management, NPD, maintenance and engineering, production planning, customer service, sales) to facilitate a smooth operational rhythm.

· Coaching and line management of direct reports

· Help create and deliver the operational strategy

What you need to do now:

If you're interested and would like to find out more about this position, please clickAPPLY NOW and submit your updated resume along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

· To be eligible you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have Full Working Rights.

· The successful candidate must be based in SA.

· Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting agency applications