Regional Head Of Supply Chain - Fmcg

The Company:
A instantly recognised household brand that has been a global FMCG leader for over 100 years, providing world class products & service to their extensive client base across the globe. With the Australian operation expanding & due to a recent restructure, they are currently looking for a hands on and commercially focused Regional Supply Chain Head to drive the operations. Based in Sydney’s CBD, this is a great opportunity for a senior Supply Chain professional to join a business that forecasts significant growth over the next 5 years and beyond.
 
The Role:
Partnering the local MD, you will lead the Supply department of the region to achieve operational, financial and business goals. Your mandate will be to drive best-practice and excellence across supply, demand, distribution, procurement, and customer service. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement Supply Chain strategic initiatives aligned with the overall business goals  .
• Manage the Supply Chain for fully imported finished products from multiple global factories
• Manage complexity with high number of SKU’s distributed to multiple channels of distribution (store and distribution centres)
• Collaborate with cross functional teams such as marketing, sales and or finance to align supply strategies with wider business goals.
• Analyse data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee and manage local distribution centres & relating budget
• Provide a warehouse working environment that meets national and corporate standards of safety and wellbeing.
• Lead teams to manage inventory levels and ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Build relationships with third party suppliers so that they are productive and cost effective.
• Reporting & feedback to the Regional Leadership Team on supply metrics, opportunities/risks and team performance
• Partner with other business leaders to make key financial deadlines (Forecasts, R&O, budgets) and present findings
• Drive a Supply culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop, empower, coach and mentor direct reports and be a positive influence to the wider Supply team
• Utilise your networking, negotiation and influence skills to provide a voice for the region
• Evaluate and recommend investments in technology, capital, equipment, systems to enhance productivity.

Your Ideal Experience:
You will be technically strong with commercial nous, have a strong presence and be an exceptional team player and people leader. Also displaying:

• Experience in a FMCG or Consumer goods company ideally with a high SKU count
• A Degree in Business, Logistics or Economics
• Experience using large ERP/MRP systems coupled with developed Excel Skills
• Outstanding management, leadership, influencing and team building skills

In Summary, we are looking for a highly motivated and results orientated leader who will thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Must be hands-on with the ability to lead by example and demonstrate a strong sense of integrity, ethics and dependability. You will have sound decision making, communication, inter-personal, time management and presentation skills with ability to collaborate with overseas’ management to organize, plan and achieve company goals.
 
The Offer:

• Excellent base salary + car allowance + super + bonus
• Work with and lead a stable, high performing and collaborative leadership team
• The opportunity to further develop your skills in global, performing employer of choice
• Fantastic employee benefits and much more.

If you are interested please apply today, or for a confidential discussion please call Aiden on 0422 927 ***.