Position Title:

Supply Chain Manager

Department:

Operations

Reports To:

Director of Operations

Location:

Melbourne, Victoria/Hybrid

Direct Reports:

Purchasing Officer Procurement Officer(s) Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor Demand Planner

Customer Service Administrator(s)

Employment Type:

Full Time

1. Position Purpose

The Supply Chain Manager is accountable for the operational execution of the end-to-end supply chain function at the Dooen manufacturing facility.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role translates the site operations strategy into integrated supply chain plans covering:

Raw material and procurement management Production and demand planning Inventory management Freight, 3PL warehousing and cold storage Domestic logistics and distribution

The role ensures operational stability, working capital optimisation, service reliability, and cost discipline in alignment with the strategic direction set by the Director of Operations.

2. Role Scope & Strategic Alignment

Director of Operations Accountability (Strategic)

Overall site performance and operational strategy Capital planning and network optimisation Executive stakeholder management Long-term capacity and commercial direction

Supply Chain Manager Accountability (Operational Execution)

Implementation of supply chain strategy S&OP execution and planning discipline Inventory and working capital control Supplier performance management Logistics optimisation Supply risk mitigation Integrated procurement

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for execution and performance within approved budgets and strategy, escalating strategic or material risk exposures to the Director of Operations.

3. Key Accountabilities

3.1 Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Execution

Lead monthly S&OP cycle in collaboration with Sales, Production and Finance. Ensure forecast alignment with production capacity and raw material availability. Identify supply constraints and recommend mitigation strategies. Maintain forecast accuracy and planning integrity.

3.2 Raw Material & Procurement Management

Partner with Agronomy/Potato Manager and assist with maintaining a reliable supply of potatoes. Manage procurement of ingredients, packaging and indirect materials. Negotiate supplier agreements within delegated authority. Monitor supplier performance, cost trends and risk exposure. Escalate major commercial exposures to the Director of Operations.

3.3 Inventory & Working Capital Control

Maintain optimal stock levels across raw materials, WIP and finished goods. Deliver inventory accuracy ≥ 99%. Reduce obsolete, aged and slow-moving stock. Drive improvements in inventory turns and cash conversion cycle. Provide monthly reporting on working capital metrics.

3.4 Warehousing & Logistics Performance

Oversee warehouse operations including cold storage integrity. Ensure Deliver In Full On Time (DIFOT) ≥ 98%. Manage third-party logistics providers and freight contracts. Drive transport efficiency and cost per tonne optimisation. Ensure full traceability compliance.

3.5 Financial & Budget Accountability

Develop and manage the supply chain operating budget. Deliver performance within approved cost parameters. Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives. Support capital expenditure business cases relating to logistics or warehousing infrastructure.

3.6 Systems, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure ERP/MRP data integrity. Embed KPI dashboards and performance reporting cadence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned to site objectives. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

3.7 Leadership & Culture

Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team. Establish clear performance expectations and KPIs. Promote cross-functional collaboration. Foster a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement. Develop succession capability within the function.

4. Key Performance Indicators

DIFOT ≥ 98% Inventory accuracy ≥ 99% Inventory turns within target Forecast accuracy in line with business targets Freight cost per tonne within budget Working capital improvement year-on-year Supplier OTIF performance ≥ 98%

5. Authority

Procurement and freight contract negotiation within delegated limits. Approval of operational supply chain expenditure within budget. Recommendation of capital investment proposals to Director of Operations. Authority to halt supply or logistics operations where safety or compliance risk exists.

6. Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business or related field. 7–10 years’ experience in manufacturing supply chain leadership. Strong S&OP and inventory management expertise. Experience managing warehousing and logistics functions. ERP/MRP systems proficiency. Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

Experience in food manufacturing or agricultural processing. Cold chain logistics experience. Lean / Six Sigma certification. Experience in greenfield/start-up manufacturing environments. SAP experience

7. Core Competencies (Aligned to Operations Leadership Framework)

Operational execution excellence Commercial acumen Data-driven decision making Risk management capability Negotiation and supplier management Cross-functional collaboration Change leadership Financial literacy and working capital management

8. Workplace Health & Safety

Ensure supply chain operations comply with WHS legislation and Farm Frites policies. Maintain safe warehouse and transport practices. Promote proactive hazard identification and risk mitigation.

9. Position Classification

This is a senior operational leadership role within the Operations function and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy within strategic parameters set by the Director of Operations.

Farm Frites Australia

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