Head of National Inventory & Supply Chain Optimisation – Position Description
News Corp Australia is seeking a strategic supply chain leader to transform operational execution into a value‐driving powerhouse. This senior leadership role is fully accountable for end‐to‐end optimisation of inventory, consumables and supply chain strategy across our seven national print production sites.
Location: Sydney, Victoria, Brisbane or Adelaide.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and execute national inventory strategy across all print sites to optimise working capital, improve stock turns, and establish best‐practice governance frameworks.
* Drive the commercial strategy for consumables and operational materials, executing bulk purchasing and category management to leverage national scale and reduce unit costs.
* Establish a centralised approach for Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) and critical spares purchasing to eliminate duplicate stock and minimise site downtime risks.
* Partner closely with the National Procurement team to align sourcing strategies, manage national supplier contracts, and ensure compliance with enterprise frameworks.
* Act as the primary operational interface between corporate teams and site leaders, providing leadership to site‐based inventory and store functions while driving continuous improvement.
Success Measures
* Inventory availability, accuracy, and service levels to production operations.
* Measurable reduction in the total cost of ownership (TCO) across consumables and R&M categories.
* Improved working capital metrics (inventory days, stock turns, reduction of obsolete/duplicate stock).
* Supplier performance, contract compliance, and on‐time, in‐full (OTIF) delivery.
* Minimized production downtime linked to spare parts or inventory availability.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in a senior inventory, supply chain, or commercial operations leadership role.
* Proven track record managing multi‐site operations within manufacturing, print, or heavy industrial environments.
* Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, bulk purchasing, contract negotiation, and managing engineering/R&M‐related spend categories.
* Advanced analytical capability with practical experience using ERP/MRP systems to make data‐driven decisions.
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with centralised procurement and influence at the executive level.
Benefits
* Access to News Corp publications and products.
* Exclusive offers across a range of products and services.
* Health and wellbeing support, including onsite gym at Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices.
* Time off options: parental leave, birthday leave, volunteer leave, career break, compassionate leave.
* Financial wellbeing support.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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