Canning Vale, WA | Manufacturing & Distribution site
Take ownership of supply chain, inventory, ERP and stores operations for an established Australian manufacturer
Improving procurement functions and tightening inventory controls that have a direct impact on production capabilities
Canning Vale, WA | Manufacturing & Distribution site
Take ownership of supply chain, inventory, ERP and stores operations for an established Australian manufacturer
Improving procurement functions and tightening inventory controls that have a direct impact on production capabilities
The client
Our client is a leading Australian manufacturer of steel and aluminium motor bodies, trays, and vehicle transport solutions. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability, they continue to strengthen their brand and market share. Supplying dealerships, fleet operators, commercial customers and industry partners across Australia, this is a unique opportunity for a hands-on Operations & Supply Chain Supervisor to make a direct impact on company performance.
The role
Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll oversee the flow of materials, inventory and information across the business. A major part of the role will be taking ownership of supply chain functions and the ERP system, ensuring accurate data, bill of materials (BOMs), disciplined processes, and better utilisation of the system across purchasing, inventory, and operations.
You'll also lead the purchasing and stores teams, manage key suppliers and drive improvements in inventory accuracy, working capital, supplier performance and operational efficiency. Importantly, you'll be comfortable getting into the detail and working closely with production and engineers to deliver builds on time. You'll understand how ERP data, purchasing decisions and inventory controls ultimately affect production, customer service and profitability.
Your responsibilities will include:
Take ownership of the company's ERP system, including data integrity (BOMs), workflows, procedures,



reporting and user compliance
Identify opportunities to improve and automate ERP (Ostendo) processes across the business
Lead the purchasing function and day-to-day procurement activities
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supply agreements with key suppliers (International & local)
Develop strong supplier relationships and improve cost, quality and delivery performance
Manage inventory levels to meet production requirements without carrying unnecessary stock
Oversee stores, goods receiving, storage, picking and dispatch processes
Improve stock accuracy through effective cycle counting, reconciliation and inventory controls
Reduce obsolete, excess and slow-moving inventory
Establish and monitor KPIs across purchasing, inventory and stores
Lead operational and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and standardise procedures across the supply chain function
Lead, coach and develop purchasing and stores team members
Work closely with Production, Sales, Finance and other departments to improve the flow of materials and information through the business
What we're looking for
You'll ideally be an experienced Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory or Operations Supervisor/Manager who has worked within a manufacturing and distribution environment, with an understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM's)
Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, or Business will be highly regarded
Proven experience across procurement, purchasing, inventory, stores or supply chain operations
Advanced Excel skills and strong hands‐on experience with an ERP system such as Ostendo, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Oracle, Sage or similar
Experience leading and developing operational teams
Solid inventory and stock‐control knowledge
Supplier negotiation and relationship‐management experience
Strong analytical, reporting and problem‐solving capabilities
Commercial awareness and an understanding of working capital and inventory investment
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, CIPS or APICS would be highly regarded but isn't essential
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