Supply Lead - Private Label

Wesfarmers Health was formed in March 2022, with the acquisition of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API). Our supporting portfolio of brands includes Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy, Soul Pattinson Chemist, Pharmacist Advice, Clear Skincare Clinics, InstantScripts and SILK Laser Clinics. 

About Us:

Since our humble beginnings in 1910, we've grown from a small co-operative of three pharmacies to a national organisation and one of Australia's leading health, beauty, and wellness companies.

The Wesfarmers Health includes 73 company-owned Priceline stores, 396 Priceline pharmacy franchise stores and 89 Clear Skincare clinics and is also a wholesale distributor of pharmaceutical goods. In 2023, the Health division expanded its digital and medical aesthetics offering with the acquisitions of telehealth provider InstantScripts, as well as the SILK Group, who operates a network of around 140 wholly-owned, joint venture and franchised clinics.  The division employs more than 3600 team members.

What you'll do:

The Private LabelSupply Lead, supports the achievement of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Wholesale Division's purpose in improving our total customer experience, through maximising service and reliability of API's own branded products for Clear Skincare, Pharmacy and Priceline partners, clinics and stores.

The responsibilities for this role include:

• Ownership of the monthly ‘Supplier to Private Label' DC purchase order process, from obtaining the updated forecast, order creation, purchasing sign off, adhering to commercial and service per performance targets, and ordering system adjustments
• Responsibility for internal DC-DC transactions and stock level management for Private Label range

• Ownership of management of PO deliveries, out of stock updates, supplier service level reporting, analysis and communications.
• Acting as the point of contact for all Private Label supply chain requirements, working with internal functions and external vendors to understand and propose sustainable processes and measures
• Managing Private Label Supplier queries, including returns/damages claims
• Working with API Private Label and Category teams on clear and measurable action plans to address supply issues and compliance to API processes/policies.
• Engaging with the Private Label and API DC teams regarding the onboarding of new/converting Direct to Store to DC Private Label Suppliers to API
• Deliver Private Label supply chain stream reporting into Supply Chain Partner Engagement team
• Developing and maintaining process documentation for the role, including policies, SLA's, process flow mapping and SOP's
• Continually challenging the status quo and remaining competitive. Be open to learning and sharing

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 3 years' experience with demonstrated capability in Retail, Pharmaceutical, or FMCG Supply Chain replenishment and/or planning
• Strong understanding of E2E Supply Chain processes including demand forecasting, purchasing, warehousing and logistics
• Critical-thinking skills to establish action plans and routinely assess their effectiveness, and comfortable making quick, fact-based decisions
• Strong engagement, communication and interpersonal skills with ability to forge relationships and influence across all levels of the business
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills to proactively anticipate problems and solutions
• Ability to work and lead in a change environment and succeed under pressure
• Proven ability to influence others to ensure inventory productivity and financial performance are the focus
• Project Management experience highly regarded
• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce or related discipline would be highly regarded

Why us?

• A fantastic work culture based off our four Ways of Working - Be well, Show You Care, Make it Better and Act Now
• Flexible hybrid working that is balanced with our organisational need to create connections and enable collaboration
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group
• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline and Clear Skincare Clinics
• ‘We Love Your Work' recognition program. Team members can recognise their peers, team or other business units, with winners taking part in our annual awards.
• Novated leasing options
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year
• Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation.
• Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym
• Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers)

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded and established company offering excellent career prospects and team member benefits. Wesfarmers Health is also committed to supporting the Workplace Gender Equality Agency requirements. For more information about Wesfarmers Health please visit our website at www.api.net.au