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.
