AddressAuthentic Bazaar is a distinguished Australian company based in Sydney, specializing in Turkish giftware. We discover, source, and import the largest range of high-quality souvenirs and homeware products in Australia. Our retail shops are located in various locations across NSW, and we proudly serve numerous wholesale customers as well.
About the role
Due to our business expansion, we are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply and Distribution Manager to join our team.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our supply chain operations to ensure the efficient and effective flow of products. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement, storage, AND DISTRIBUTION of goods, ensuring that our products are delivered in a timely and efficient manner. The Supply and Distribution Manager will also be tasked with optimizing inventory levels, reducing costs, and improving overall supply chain performance.
As a part of this role your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize the supply chain process from procurement to distribution.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and pricing.
- Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with sales department to forecast demand.
- Planning cost effective ways to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost.
- Build strong purchasing relationships with vendors.
- Identify and source reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Oversee and arrange import of goods and products from overseas.
- Liaise with suppliers in regarding to any quality control issues.
- Liaise with buyers to establish delivery time and organize delivery schedule for customers.
- Supervise the documentations process for purchases, storage, AND DISTRIBUTION transactions.
- Coordinate warehouse & delivery team members - from working hours to allocation of duties and workforce planning whilst fostering engagement and performance within the team.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure customer service is met whilst ensuring financial requirements targets are hit through control and centralized coordination of the day to day operation of planning.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Skills and experience
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
- Proven experience in supply chain management, logistics, or related field, with a focus on procurement, inventory management, AND DISTRIBUTION.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Sound negotiation and problem solving with a continuous improvement/lean thinking mindset.
You will be an integral part of thriving, dynamic environment. This is a great opportunity to expand a career. We like to hear from you.
To apply, please follow prompts and submit your resume. We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants only.
