To apply: include one example where you improved inventory turnover or reduced aged stock, with before and after numbers. Applications without it won't be progressed.

Run the buying, not just the paperwork.

HEQS Wholesale Group has imported and distributed furniture, appliances and whitegoods for over 20 years. We run four business units (retail, wholesale, online dropship and commercial furniture) from warehouses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We source direct from factories in China and Malaysia and supply programmes for major national retail chains.

We're looking for a Procurement & Supply Planning Manager to own how stock is bought and how fast it turns: from four sales forecasts, through the factory, onto the water and into the right warehouse at the right time.

What you'll own

- Purchase orders, start to finish: draft every container, top-up and spare-parts order with a clear rationale (sales velocity, stock on hand, inbound, lead time, cash) and present it for approval.
- Demand planning across four business units: get each unit's sales focus and forecast, then turn them into one rolling arrival plan.
- Inventory turnover: lift our turnover ratio by business unit and category. Buy to velocity, cut aged stock, and plan clearance with the sales teams.
- Warehouse capacity: time arrivals against capacity in NSW, VIC and QLD, and run a weekly status meeting with our warehouse teams.
- Major-chain supply programme: be the day-to-day supply contact for a national retail chain programme, covering forecasts, delivery schedules, compliance documents, samples, product testing and service levels.
- Supplier performance: rate suppliers on quality, delivery, price and service.



Dual-source key lines, rotate out under-performers, and negotiate price, MOQ and terms.
- Spare parts: build and manage a stocked spare-parts range.
- Trade shows: attend furniture fairs in China and Asia as our buyer.
- Your team: lead two Procurement Officers in the Philippines and a Sourcing & QC Officer in China.

What you'll bring

- 4+ years in procurement, purchasing or supply planning at an Australian importer or distributor, including experience supervising or leading others (offshore or remote team experience is a plus).
- Direct experience buying from Chinese factories: FOB, MOQs, lead times, pre-shipment QC, container planning.
- A track record of improving inventory turnover or reducing aged stock. Bring the numbers.
- Experience supplying a major retailer is highly regarded: compliance, testing, service levels.
- Robust forecasting and Excel skills. ERP purchasing experience (we use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central).
- Furniture, bedding, homewares, appliances or whitegoods experience is highly regarded. Mandarin is an advantage.
- Willing to travel to Asia a few times a year.

It suits you if you like owning the numbers behind a buying decision and defending them.

It isn't the right fit if your background is government or construction tendering, 3PL warehouse operations,



or retail buying without import experience, or if you've changed employers every year.

The package

- $70,000 to $90,000 base, depending on experience
- Plus a performance bonus tied to inventory turnover, stock availability and supplier performance
- On-site at Smithfield, Monday to Friday
- Direct access to the Managing Director and fast decisions

Recruitment process: shortlisted candidates complete a short online practical exercise and a psychometric assessment before the final interview.

Applicants must have full, permanent work rights in Australia.

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Smithfield NSW 2164: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

- Give one example where you improved inventory turnover or reduced aged/slow stock at an importer or distributor: the product category, what you changed, and the before and after numbers (e.g. turnover ratio, days on hand, or aged stock $).
- What is your residency status in Australia: Australian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa (please state the visa type)?

Experience:

- demand planning / inventory management: 2 years (Preferred)
- supervising or leading a purchasing team: 1 year (Preferred)
- import/export (buying from overseas suppliers): 3 years (Required)
- furniture, bedding, homewares or appliances: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Australian driver licence (car) (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Procurement & Supply Planning Manager - Furniture & Appliance Imports (Smithfield)
🏢 Priceworth Furniture
📍 Smithfield