Supply Manager

As a **Supply Manager**, you will be based in **Clayton, VIC**, and report to the Supply Chain Manager. You will be responsible for the inventory, raw material, and ANZ purchased goods supply and service for all business units.

You will also collaborate with the business units and planning teams to optimize cost, service, and working capital objectives and succeed the supply team. Flexible work arrangements can be discussed.

**Responsibilities**:

- Follow PPG's EH&S regulations by adhering to guidelines & procedures for safe work practices - your safety is our number one priority
- Lead, coach, and mentor the supply team to reach their full potential
- Assist in the development of supply plans, maintain accurate master data
- Analyse and optimize inventory levels for ANZ to purchase finished goods and Clayton raw materials
- Ensure timely communication and contingency plans are implemented for any supply issues
- Work closely with operations, demand, and planning teams to optimize schedules
- Drive continuous improvement and the reduction of freight costs to the business
- Develop and implement supply chain IT process improvements such as ERP and resource planning
- Ensure sustainable actions are completed in GS2
- Complete MOC actions within agreed timeframes
- Optimize working capital whilst maintaining service and efficiency, ensuring support of inventory policy
- Drive operations actions identified in SBU RA reviews
- Develop an action plan to optimize inventory holistically for RM and PFG quarterly
- Support supply chain projects and initiatives to drive continuous improvement
- Assume responsibility for data integrity in the MRP setup
- Participate in relevant Supply Meetings with internal and external suppliers
- Address and escalate in regular cadence issues with APAC Masterdata, Goods receipts, and procurement contract issues
- Support the Supply Chain Manager in preparation for Supply review (IBP)
- Monitor and action Master data Exception messages (cancellation message = 0, Reschedule in = 3 supplier / week & Reschedule out = 3 supplier / week)
- Measure and drive a balanced scorecard

**Qualifications**:

- A relevant qualification or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in leading and mentoring teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable with influencing managers and employees at all levels of the business
- Previous experience with ERP will be highly regarded
- Sound analytical skills

**About us**:
**PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD**

**The PPG Way**

Every day at PPG:
**We partner with customers to create mutual value.**

We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

**We are "One PPG" to the world.**

We are better and stronger together. We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets.

**We trust our people every day, in every way.**

We empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent, and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

**We make it happen.**

We have experience winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

**We run it like we manage it.**

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders, and our communities.

**We do better today than yesterday - everyday.**

We learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

**About us**:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.