The companyWe are working with a highly successful NZ-owned business who supply their products to industrial sectors across construction, forestry, logistics and they are one of the market leaders in their field. The business is dedicated to providing leading products to their respective markets and has an established reputation for quality service with a distribution reach across NZ.They have been investing heavily in their Supply Chain capability and this is a newly created position and a key hire as part of their continued development in best practice Supply Chain. As part of this vision, they are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to help lead the business forward over the coming years with a key focus across imports, inventory management and local distribution and transport across their networks. The opportunityAs the Supply Chain Manager, you will work closely with the leadership team with the purpose of the role to make strategic Supply Chain business decisions and drive performance improvements. Some of your key responsibilities will be to:Lead a team of 3 whose roles will cover imports, inventory, distribution and transport.Take the lead from the category teams once purchase orders are placed to manage global orders with suppliers and work closely with freight forwarders to ensure goods arrive safely into NZ and are fully compliant. This includes finished goods, spare parts and is a mix of air and sea freight.Manage 3PL relationships from the importing of goods into site(s) through to inventory management along with contract management. Transport planning and management of suppliers for local distribution including contract management.Procurement and ensuring supplier lists are regularly reviewed with up to date rates and agreements. Continuous improvement, looking for ways to reduce waste across the Supply Chain which will include a range of project opportunities. Health & Safety to understand risks and adhere to all safety procedures and practices.What's in it for youIdeally from a Supply Chain background within industrial products, we are looking for a Supply Chain specialist who has the motivation and desire to drive a business and their own career forward. You may be currently leading a team or have the skillset and be at a stage in your career where you are ready to jump into a leadership role. The business sees this person entering into this role having the potential to stay for a long time and to take on further progression in their Supply Chain. A key requirement of the role is having imports experience. This ideally looks like experience with bringing in a diverse range of products across the globe, partnering with freight forwarders and a good understanding of the international supply chain and Incoterms. The business has a supportive and inclusive culture with many different teams who integrate well together.There will be a bonus on top of your base salary alongside health insurance.
