Interim Supply Chain Manager - 3-4 month contract

Healthcare Professionals Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Hybrid work

Regional leadership role

Global organisation

Job summary

Healthcare Professionals Group is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager for an initial 3–4 month contract to oversee day-to-day operations across ANZ and ASEAN, including Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. The role entails demand and supply planning, forecasting, inventory management and outsourced warehousing, with hands-on leadership of a regional team.

You will drive continuity of supply, manage external logistics partners and deliver operational improvements while partnering with

Qualifications

• Hands-on SAP IBP experience essential.
• Pharmaceutical, medical device or FMCG experience.
• Proven planning and 3PL/4PL leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Ability to hit the ground running.
• Available to start within one week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a regional supply chain team.
• Oversee demand planning, forecasting and S&OP.
• Manage 3PL/4PL relationships and warehouse performance.
• Ensure inventory availability and on-time customer deliveries.
• Oversee purchasing, replenishment and international supply.
• Resolve operational logistics and supply challenges.
• Drive forecasting and supply chain improvement projects.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance and global stakeholders.

Skills

SAP IBP

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

S&OP

Job description

Benefits

• Immediate start – 3–4 month contract
• Flexible hybrid working – 2–3 office days per week
• Lead regional supply chain operations
• Global healthcare organisation

About the Company

Our client is a well-established global healthcare organisation with an extensive international presence. Operating across multiple markets, the business provides essential healthcare products and solutions, supported by established supply chain, logistics and distribution networks.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join the business on an initial 3–4 month contract. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Director, you will oversee day-to-day supply chain operations across ANZ and ASEAN, leading an established team across Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. This is a hands‑on leadership role encompassing demand and supply planning, forecasting, inventory management, logistics and outsourced warehousing operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring continuity of supply, supporting your team, managing external logistics partners and delivering operational improvements.

Duties

• Lead and coach a regional supply chain team
• Oversee demand planning, forecasting and S&OP
• Manage 3PL/4PL relationships and warehouse performance
• Ensure inventory availability and on‑time customer deliveries
• Oversee purchasing, replenishment and international supply
• Resolve operational logistics and supply challenges
• Drive forecasting and supply chain improvement projects
• Collaborate with commercial, finance and global stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• Hands-on SAP IBP experience essential
• Pharmaceutical, medical device or FMCG experienceProven planning and 3PL/4PL leadership
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
• Ability to hit the ground running
• Available to start within one week

Culture

Join a collaborative, flexible and internationally connected organisation that values accountability, teamwork and practical problem‑solving. Enjoy the autonomy to lead, make decisions and positively influence supply chain performance.