The role

Reporting to the Director, you will plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the company’s purchasing, inventory, storage and distribution operations. You will be accountable for reliable, compliant and cost-effective supply of materials, for controlling procurement costs, and for on-time delivery of finished goods to clients.

Key responsibilities

· Determine, implement and monitor purchasing strategies, policies and plans for raw materials and packaging components (powders, cans, lids, jars, bottles, films and labels)

· Source, evaluate, approve and select suppliers, including food safety and quality approval under our HACCP/GMP program

· Negotiate contracts, prices and terms with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements, and monitor supplier performance and delivery reliability

· Manage relationships with overseas suppliers, including negotiating price, quality specifications, and lead times

· Prepare and implement inventory plans, stock levels and reorder points to maintain required supply at minimum cost

· Coordinate material requirements with the Production Manager based on client orders and production schedules

· Monitor and review receiving, storage and inventory systems, ensuring stock is re-ordered and replenished at optimal times

· Plan, direct and coordinate the dispatch and delivery of finished goods to clients

· Select and manage freight forwarders,



transport carriers and warehousing/3PL providers

· Liaise with clients and internal departments on outward goods requirements, and resolve supply and delivery issues

· Analyse purchase prices, unit costs and freight costs to control supply chain expenditure and support accurate client quoting

· Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across procurement, storage and distribution

· Maintain supplier approval files and traceability documentation for HACCP/GMP audits

· Develop supply chain procedures and KPIs, and report supply chain performance, costs and risks to the Director

· Direct, supervise and train receiving, warehouse, dispatch and purchasing support staff and allocate work, set performance expectations and monitor staff performance

About you

· At least 3 years’ hands-on experience in a closely related role in supply chain, procurement, inventory, or logistics management

· Solid cost analysis, planning and communication skills

· Experience supervising a team and keeping operations moving in a busy production environment.

· Confidence using inventory or warehouse management systems and Excel.

· Ability to communicate in English and Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is highly regarded.

· Clear communication, sound judgment, and a practical approach to solving problems.

Pay: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Supply and Distribution Manager (Mulgrave)
🏢 UNIWAY
📍 Mulgrave