AddressDBG Health is a leading independent health, wellness, and beauty company headquartered in Melbourne. With a team of over 800 dedicated professionals, we are committed to delivering affordable and innovative solutions that enhance the well-being of our customers. Arrotex Pharmaceuticals is the largest and most diverse pharmaceutical company in Australia. Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of affordable and quality healthcare products and services to deliver a better quality of life for Australians. Our values of Pioneering, Accountability, Collaboration, and Tenacity are the PACT our team members make to be our best every day and work together to deliver this vision and create a great place to work.
About the role:
Arrotex is looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join their team and to be responsible for managing on-time, in-fill supply of pharmaceuticals finished and bulk products in line with Arrotex Australia’s sales plan. The focus of the role is to build strong relationships with our suppliers. This role is critical within the business to ensure customer requirements are met with excellence and has a significant influence on the profitability of our business.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Build key relationships with suppliers, operations, and the sales team to deliver the right stock levels to support Arrotex sales objectives.
- Provide great service by working closely with suppliers to understand their Supply Chain and identify opportunities that provide mutual benefit to both businesses.
- Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products to our warehouse to support our customers.
- Responsible for working with suppliers to ensure they have the required materials, capacity, and facility to support Arrotex sales plan.
- Provide suppliers with a stock demand plan based on the forecasted sales and stock levels.
- Support the wider Arrotex operation team by providing visibility and resolution on any service risks.
- Develop a culture of continuous improvement within our supplier base and internal stakeholders.
- Implement and lead monthly supplier meetings and work with suppliers to drive agreed KPIs.
- Implement a balanced scorecard with suppliers to agree requirements on key metrics and drive improvement where required.
- Work with key stakeholders within the operations team to ensure they are all working toward one plan.
- Work with the Supply Chain team to implement best practices.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong knowledge in a Supply Chain role for a Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or FMCG company.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain best practices and the ability to implement that vision within an entrepreneurial environment.
- Fluent Supply Chain knowledge of systems and processes from supplier to consumer.
- Proven experience to work quickly and accurately, with an eye on suggesting improvements to processes and systems.
- Meticulous and applied organisation skills.
- Relishes variety, whilst maintaining a methodical approach to getting the job done.
- Able to effectively plan and prioritise both regular tasks and project work keeping track of progress and managing effective bring forward systems.
- The confidence to work independently, seeking guidance when appropriate, and ability to work well as part of a wider team.
- Able to influence and negotiate persuasively at peers and senior level internally and externally.
- Dynamic approach to problem-solving on medium as well as short-term issues.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
Benefits & perks:
- Competitive salary package and STIP program
- Exclusive discounts on our consumer health, wellness, and beauty products - including MCo Beauty, E.L.F Cosmetics, and Nude by Nature. Chemists Own and many more
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- We are a values-driven business fostering a supportive and friendly team culture
- Enjoy the ability to work autonomously, empowering you to drive your success.
- Opportunity to grow your career across all divisions within DBG Health, Arrotex Pharmaceuticals, VidaCorp Consumer Goods, Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group and Axe Health Services.
DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal- opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.
