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About The Business
We’re partnering with a fast-growing, privately held organisation supplying into major retailers like Bunnings, with expanding export channels into New Zealand and beyond. With revenue approaching $100M and strong continued double-digit growth, this is a rare chance to elevate an already-successful supply chain into something exceptional.
The Opportunity
As National Supply Chain Manager, you’ll lead the end-to-end supply chain across imports, planning, warehousing, and distribution. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role where you’ll work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Operations to deliver commercial supply outcomes and scalable systems. You’ll be supported by a capable team of leaders across planning, logistics, and warehouse operations.
With a decentralised warehouse model and a lean SKU profile, the focus is on forecast accuracy, planning rhythm, and building connected, high-performing teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop and execute national Supply Chain Strategy across imports, planning, warehousing, and distribution.
Lead a decentralised warehouse/DC network with a focus on stock accuracy, safety, and DIFOT.
Champion S&OP maturity – improving demand/supply alignment, forecast accuracy, and accountability.
Partner closely with the Executive team and Board to support broader business planning.
Guide supply chain budgets (freight, warehousing) and manage working capital.
Own systems optimisation across ERP, Netstock, Phocas and freight platforms.
Drive continuous improvement across planning, inventory, warehouse SOPs and cost levers.
Lead and develop a high-performing team across planning, inventory, and operations.
Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and participation in enterprise risk management.
What You’ll Bring
Must-Have Experience
Proven end-to-end supply chain leadership in FMCG, retail or trade industries.
Deep experience across imports, freight forwarding, planning, warehousing, and distribution.
Strong grasp of warehouse/DC operations and decentralised networks, with experience uplifting capability, especially WMS.
Confident working at both strategic and operational levels.
Demonstrated people leadership – from executive peers to frontline staff.
Commercial mindset with ability to influence across functions.
Highly Regarded
Customer exposure: Bunnings or similar retail/DIY customers.
Seasonal or project-based planning experience.
Working knowledge of inventory, working capital, and DC footprint strategy.
Growth leadership – someone who could be a future COO.
How to Apply
If you are a seasoned supply chain professional with a passion for driving continuous improvement within a complex operational environment, and have a track record of driving best-in-class supply chain operations, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To apply online, please click on the Apply function.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lewis Ironside on 0435 824 108 or lironside@sharpandcarter.com.au
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