Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description About us Uniway Pty Ltd is a HACCP and GMP certified contract packer based in Mulgrave, Victoria. We have operated since 2015 and we provide sachet, stick pack and pouch filling, can, jar and bottle sealing, and powder filling for food and supplement brands, including collagen, cocoa, chocolate and protein powder products. Our operations depend on a continuous supply of food-grade raw materials and packaging components, and on finished goods reaching our clients on time.

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

Strong 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.

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

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