Chief Supply Chain & Logistics Leader

Sonder Executive; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonder Executive is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to own end-to-end performance, set strategy and lead key teams across planning, procurement and logistics. The role focuses on delivering service excellence, cost efficiency, optimal inventory and strong operating metrics, with close collaboration with the Executive team.

You will drive budget management and lead high-performing managers, building capability to improve service, cost and working capital while influencing at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience across supply chain.
• Proven experience spanning planning, procurement and warehousing/logistics.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including significant budget management.
• Experience leading managers and developing high‑performing functional teams.
• A track record of improving service, cost, inventory and operational performance.
• The ability to influence confidently at Executive level.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply chain performance including service, cost, inventory and working capital.
• Lead and develop the Demand & Planning, Procurement & Allocation, and Warehouse, Inventory & Logistics Managers.
• Own the annual supply chain budget across labour, freight, warehousing, procurement and capex.
• Oversee demand and supply planning, procurement, supplier management, warehousing, inventory and logistics.
• Drive improvements in OTIF, forecast accuracy, freight efficiency and inventory performance.
• Partner with the Executive team to identify opportunities to improve service, cost and operational performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Supply chain management

Budget management

People leadership

Executive influence

Job description

Our client operates across a complex supply and distribution network, and is continuing to strengthen its supply chain capability as it evolves for the next stage of its growth.

This is a commercially focused organisation where safety, service, efficiency and accountability are central to the way the business operates.

The Company

Our client operates across a complex supply and distribution network, and is continuing to strengthen its supply chain capability as it evolves for the next stage of its growth.

This is a commercially focused organisation where safety, service, efficiency and accountability are central to the way the business operates.

The Role

As Head of Supply Chain, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, setting the strategy and leading the people, budgets and resources required to deliver strong service, cost, inventory and operational outcomes. You will ensure product is planned, sourced, stored and delivered efficiently, reliably and at the right cost and quality.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Own end-to-end supply chain performance, including service, cost, inventory and working capital.

• Lead and develop the Demand & Planning, Procurement & Allocation, and Warehouse, Inventory & Logistics Managers.

• Own the annual supply chain budget across labour, freight, warehousing, procurement and capital expenditure.

• Oversee demand and supply planning, procurement, supplier management, warehousing, inventory and logistics.

• Drive improvements in OTIF, forecast accuracy, freight efficiency and inventory performance.

• Partner with the Executive team to identify opportunities to improve service, cost and operational performance.

Your Background

This role will suit a commercially astute supply chain leader who has operated across multiple functions and is comfortable balancing strategic direction with hands-on operational leadership.

You will also bring:

• Senior leadership experience across supply chain, ideally within food manufacturing.

• Proven experience spanning planning, procurement and warehousing/logistics.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including significant budget management.

• Experience leading managers and developing high-performing functional teams.

• A track record of improving service, cost, inventory and operational performance.

• The ability to influence confidently at Executive level.

What's On Offer

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a broad, end-to-end supply chain function and influence how it operates across the business. You will have genuine scope to shape strategy, build capability and drive measurable improvements across service, cost and working capital.

For a confidential discussion, contact Chade Cupit-Love on 0436 286 *** or via email at *****@sonderexecutive.com.au.

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