Job Description
Rheem is a global manufacturer of heating, cooling and waterheating equipment, we're innovating recent ways to deliver a greatcustomer experience while saving energy, water and supporting amore sustainable future.
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At Rheem, we believe that great work begins with great values. We listen to understand, contribute respectfully, think creativelyand act with responsibility. These principles guide everything wedo, and we're looking for people who share them.
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Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impactpeople's lives every day!
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Why work for us
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Work with an iconic Australian brand & market leader
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Subsidised Canteen & Free on-site parking at our Rydalmereoffice
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Discounts on our products for you, your friends andfamily
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Retail benefits and discounts
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Salary sacrificing options
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The role
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As the Materials Manager, you will lead theend-to-end materials management function, ensuring theuninterrupted supply of materials to support our
manufacturingoperations.
Reporting to the Operations Manager NSW, you willoversee purchasing, inventory control, materials planning,
suppliermanagement,
logistics, warehouse operations, and WIP
materialsactivities.
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Leading a team, you will drive inventory optimisation,
supplierperformance,
cost efficiencies, and continuous improvement whileensuring materials are available at the right time, quality, andcost.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Lead purchasing, supplier management, inventory control andmaterials planning activities.
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Ensure the uninterrupted supply of materials to
supportmanufacturing,
customer service and spare partsoperations.




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Manage warehouse, receiving and logistics operations tooptimise material flow and inventory accuracy.
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Build and maintain strong supplier relationships,
drivingperformance,
service and cost improvements.
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Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering astrong culture of safety, accountability and
continuousimprovement.
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Optimise inventory levels, working capital and supply chaincosts while maintaining service levels.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support theeffective use of SAP S/4HANA across the materialsfunction.
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About you
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You are an experienced supply chain leader with a strongbackground in materials management within a
manufacturingenvironment.
You have a proven ability to lead teams, buildsupplier relationships, optimise inventory, and drive
continuousimprovement.
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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A degree in Supply Chain, Operations,
Engineering,Business,
or a related field.
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Experience in materials management, supply chain,procurement, or manufacturing operations.
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Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or a similar ERP/MRPsystem.
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Experience in inventory optimisation, supplier management,and production support.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder managementskills.
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Highly regarded:
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APICS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project
Managementqualifications.
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Experience in appliance, HVAC, automotive, or
industrialmanufacturing
environments.
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Exposure to multi-site or regional supply chainoperations.
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📌 Materials Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Rheem Manufacturing
📍 New South Wales