Overview

Based at our St Agnes, Adelaide manufacturing facility, the Group Supply Chain Coordinator oversees the global movement of raw materials, internal assembly and finished irrigation equipment.

This role manages inbound sea/air freight from overseas resin and component suppliers, as well as outbound export shipments to international agricultural and commercial irrigation markets across the Asia-Pacific, Americas, and UK/ Europe

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Planning & Cost Control

- Demand Planning and Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate raw material costs, forecasts, BOM’s and landed-cost records in the Group ERP system to ensure accurate product margins.
- Audit freight forwarder quotes, shipping line bunker surcharges (BAF), terminal handling charges (THC), and quarantine/biosecurity (DAFF) inspection fees.
- Track supplier lead times and manage safety stock calculations to cushion against ocean freight disruptions and seasonal agricultural demand spikes. Review and update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
- Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.
- Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
- Forecast and arrange container schedule and bookings for despatch.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as Sales, R&D;, and Quality.

Inbound Raw Materials & Component Logistics

- Coordinate sea container (FCL/LCL) and air freight imports of specialized raw polymers, solenoid valves, electronic PCBs, and brass fittings into Port Adelaide (Flinders Ports).




- Work with domestic warehousing teams to align inbound delivery schedules with factory production plans and prevent manufacturing line downtime.
- Sub-contractor assembly management and scheduling.
- Manage import documentation, including Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for raw polymers, and Import Declaration Processing.

Outbound Export & Global Distribution

- Organize export container bookings and air freight for finished irrigation systems leaving Adelaide for commercial growers, dealers, and global distributors.
- Prepare export documentation, including Commercial Invoices, Certificates of Origin and Phytosanitary/Pest inspection declarations where required.
- Select optimal Incoterms (e.g., FOB Port Adelaide, CIF, DDP) to define risk transfer and freight liability across overseas dealer networks.

Customs, Tariff & Trade Compliance

- Liaise directly with customs brokers and freight forwarders to clear goods efficiently and minimize demurrage/wharf storage fees.
- Ensure correct Tariff Classification (HS Codes)
- Leverage Australian Free Trade Agreements to minimize import duty on raw components and enhance export competitiveness.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

- Experience: 2–5 years in international supply chain, freight forwarding, or import/export logistics.
- Education: Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or equivalent industry experience.
- Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems.
- Robust working knowledge of Incoterms and Australian Customs/Biosecurity (DAFF) requirements.
- Advanced MS Excel skills for inventory tracking, freight cost modelling, and shipment auditing.
- Key Attributes: High attention to detail and strong communication skills

📌 Group Supply Chain Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Antelco
📍 Adelaide