Overview
Supply Chain Manager – $130K + Super + Bonus — Fast-Growth FMCG Brand
We are seeking a hands-on, tech-savvy Supply Chain Manager to join a fast-growing, innovative FMCG brand expanding across Australia, New Zealand, and the US. Reporting to the COO, you will oversee the day-to-day movement of products across multiple sites and markets, build scalable processes, and ensure smooth procurement, planning, freight, and inventory operations.
The company operates from a state-of-the-art automated facility and specialises in the frozen health food industry.
This role offers the opportunity to own the operational flow that supports growth and expansion during an exciting scaling phase.
Responsibilities
* Planning & Inventory: Partner with Sales & Operations to manage forecast and production planning; build weekly schedules to ensure stock availability; maintain inventory accuracy across the Ingleburn Manufacturing site and 3PL partners; ensure FIFO, batch tracking, and SQF compliance.
* Procurement: Raise purchase orders and manage ingredient & packaging supply; monitor inbound deliveries, track lead times, and resolve delays; support supplier cost tracking and MOQ planning.
* Freight & Logistics: Manage outbound freight across retail, foodservice, and export channels; coordinate with transport providers, vendors, customs brokers, and warehouses; track DIFOT performance and resolve logistics challenges; work with major supermarkets (Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Costco).
* Systems & Reporting: Use Unleashed and Excel to manage data and support decisions; identify efficiencies and drive process improvements; collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Product teams on key projects.
* Team & Structure: Oversee two direct reports — Procurement Officer and Logistics Coordinator — and collaborate with Vendors (packaging, dairy, raw ingredients), Sales, Ops, Product Innovation, Marketing, and global partners (US, NZ, China).
Qualifications
* 3–8 years’ experience in FMCG Supply Chain
* FMCG supply chain management background — ideally in food, frozen food, health food, beverage or pharmaceutical industries
* Strong data skills; proficient with cloud-based platforms (especially Unleashed)
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
* Team player who works well with Packaging, Innovation & Export teams
* Highly organized with the ability to plan up to 12 months ahead on promotional plans
* Resilient, solutions-focused and willing to roll up your sleeves
* Ability to build strong supplier relationships; confident working with major retailers and international logistics
* Enthusiastic about healthy products and innovation; thrives in a scaling business (ideally $30–$50M turnover)
* Hungry to succeed and contribute to rapid growth
You’ll Also Bring
* Experience working with major retailers (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Costco)
* Vendor negotiation and contract management experience
* Exposure to international trade/export logistics
* Collaborative, solutions-first mindset; proactive attitude and passion for growth and efficiency
* Experience with Balanced Scorecards and vendor performance metrics; experience in high-growth businesses; familiarity with commodity brokers and packaging vendors
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to $130k + Super
* Bonus structure after probation
* Working from a state-of-the-art, 100% Australian-owned manufacturing facility
* Part of a purpose-led brand making healthy products accessible
* Collaborative, high-performance team during an exciting expansion phase
* Mentoring and development from the CEO and COO
* Opportunity to own and shape the role
How to apply
If you’re ambitious and ready to lead in a business that values innovation, transparency, and healthy growth — we’d love to hear from you. To apply, click APPLY or email Mike at mhadley@fuserecruitment.com with your resume.
At Fuse, we specialise in recruitment for the manufacturing industry and actively source a variety of roles for manufacturers. If you are looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
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