An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Sourcing & Supply Chain Lead to take ownership of a broad and increasingly sophisticated supply function within a growing food business.
Operating across meal kits and ready-to-heat products, the business manages a complex supply environment characterised by frequent product changes, short freshness windows, demand variability and a portfolio of more than 500 ingredient and packaging SKUs.
This role will lead the supply function outside of production operations, with responsibility spanning sourcing and procurement, supplier management, supply planning, systems and analytics, inventory management and 3PL performance.
Key responsibilities
Own sourcing strategy across ingredients, packaging and ready-to-heat products, including identifying and selecting suppliers, onboarding and approvals, commercial negotiations, contract management and ongoing supplier performance
Drive COGS improvement through should-cost analysis, renegotiation and value engineering, while ensuring appropriate quality, compliance and traceability standards are maintained
Build supply resilience by identifying opportunities for dual sourcing across critical products and developing stronger long-term supplier partnerships
Lead forecasting and supply planning within a complex environment where menus, SKUs and demand requirements change frequently
Establish disciplined weekly planning cycles, monitor demand signals and work closely with production planning to ensure supply requirements are understood and acted upon
Manage substitutions and shortages,



establish appropriate inventory targets and balance availability against stock holding, wastage and excess or obsolete inventory
Take ownership of supply-related ERP configuration, master data governance and MRP processes within Microsoft Business Central
Ensure underlying supply data is accurate and useful, oversee MRP runs and exception management, and develop reporting that enables better commercial and operational decision-making
Manage the relationship with the external logistics provider, establishing clear performance expectations and driving continuous improvement including monitoring DIFOT/OTIF, delivery exceptions, damages, freight costs and SLA performance
Lead a small team across sourcing and planning, providing clear direction while building capability, accountability and stronger operating disciplines
About you
Proven sourcing and supply chain leadership experience within FMCG, food or retail
Solid sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management capability
Demonstrated experience delivering COGS improvements, commercial negotiations and supplier performance outcomes
Experience managing sourcing across complex, multi-SKU portfolios
Strong supply planning and forecasting experience in environments with demand variability and product churn
Experience managing inventory, availability, substitutions, wastage and excess stock
Strong ERP and MRP capability, with Microsoft Business Central experience highly regarded
Confidence working with supply data, reporting and analytics
Experience managing external logistics or 3PL partners and service performance
Strong negotiation, commercial and stakeholder management skills
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📌 Sourcing And Supply Chain Lead /Fmcg (Melbourne)
🏢 Brennan Sourcing
📍 Melbourne