AddressFlameStop Australia is the largest independent fire equipment manufacturer and wholesaler in the country. With 14 national distribution centres located throughout Australia and New Zealand, we have been operating for over 30 years with great success.
FlameStop is experiencing unprecedented growth with a continuous expanding range of products and expansion of our distribution centres. We are looking to appoint a permanent full time National Procurement Manager to be based in our Loganholme branch.
About the role
Under the leadership of the National Manager, you will facilitate the planning, ordering and delivery of stock to our distribution centres (Australia and New Zealand) ensuring the company's continuance of providing quality customer service to all Key Stakeholders. Your responsibilities are (and not limited to):
- Develop and manage purchasing and operational budgets/forecasts from historical demand information from all Key Stakeholders to generate a projected 12 months forecast
- Partner with Branches and Key Stakeholders ensuring all requirements are clearly communicated and documented with reference to monthly forecast accuracy, new items and changes in distribution
- Monitor and forecast upcoming level of demand
- Place orders with Suppliers to meet the stock requirement plan
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Determine quantity and timing of deliveries working directly with international and local suppliers
- Point of contact for any supply issues
- Monitor stock levels across distribution centres and initiate transfers as appropriate
- Analyze the rate of stock being consumed and work closely with Key Stakeholders to decide if stock replenishment plan adjustment is required and
- Identify and recommend procurement/inventory improvements throughout the company to ensure efficiencies in processes and procedures.
- Manage a small team to ensure the delivery of all business stock related processes are executed in line with business process
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated person focusing on delivering exceptional business outcomes with a willingness to challenge yourself and the team. You will also demonstrate:
- Experience in procurement and inventory management
- Experience in forecasting and ordering for multiple Distribution centres
- Experience in stakeholder management skills across all business areas
- Demonstrated ability to gather, analyse and interpret data and to work with figures
- Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions
- Strong organising and planning skills and is able to effectively prioritize workload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of building relationships; and
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team
What we offer
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Immediate start available
- Long term career with a market leader
To apply
Interested in becoming an integral part of this ever-growing business? We’d love to hear from you! Please APPLY NOW and attach a copy of your latest resume.
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Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia need apply.
Please note only those candidates successfully shortlisted will be contacted.
