Logistics and Supply Manager

HR Staff n' Stuff; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Staff n' Stuff in Melbourne seeks an experienced Logistics and Supply Manager to lead procurement, inventory, warehouse, and freight functions. You will drive DIFOT performance, optimise working capital, and manage a small team committed to continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will own the full supply chain, including supplier governance and inventory control, while delivering reliable material availability for production.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in supply chain, procurement, or logistics within manufacturing.
• Strong ERP/MRP background with DelmiaWorks or IQMS preferred.
• Experience leading warehouse teams and driving cost improvements.
• Solid inventory control, FIFO, and batch traceability knowledge.
• Knowledge of DIFOT metrics and freight cost management.
• WHS compliance awareness.
• Forklift license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the warehouse and logistics team.
• Oversee purchasing, supplier contracts, and sourcing strategies.
• Balance service levels with production and working capital targets.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs and deliver performance reporting.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement across systems and processes.
• Manage transport providers and freight performance to meet DIFOT.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

DIFOT management

Freight management

Supplier relationships

WHS compliance

Strategic process improvement

Forklift license

Tools

DelmiaWorks/IQMS

Job description

About Us

We are a well-established Australian manufacturer with a proud history of delivering high-quality packaging solutions to customers across a range of industries. Built on strong family values, operational excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement, we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner to our customers.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Logistics and Supply Manager to lead and optimise procurement, inventory, warehouse, and logistics. This role is critical in ensuring materials are sourced, managed, and delivered efficiently to support production, customer service outcomes, and overall business performance.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will take ownership of the full supply chain function, including supplier performance, procurement governance, inventory optimisation, warehouse operations, and freight management.

You will play a key role in ensuring material availability, driving DIFOT performance, and maintaining strong control of inventory and working capital, while also leading a small team and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

A bit about the role:

• Lead and develop the warehouse and logistics team.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and reliability outcomes
• Oversee purchasing, supplier contracts, and sourcing strategies
• Optimise inventory levels to balance service, production, and working capital
• Ensure reliable material availability to support production schedules
• Oversee warehouse operations, inventory control, and compliance standards
• Manage transport providers and freight performance to achieve DIFOT targets
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes, and cost
• Monitor supply chain KPIs and deliver performance reporting and insight

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Proven experience in a Supply Chain / Procurement / Logistics leadership role within manufacturing
• Strong ERP/MRP experience (DelmiaWorks / IQMS highly regarded)
• Demonstrated leadership of warehouse or supply chain teams
• Strong understanding of inventory control, FIFO, and batch traceability
• Experience managing DIFOT, freight performance, and warehouse costs
• Strong supplier relationship and procurement experience
• Sound knowledge of WHS and operational compliance
• Ability to balance operational execution with strategic improvement initiatives
• A current forklift license with experience

Highly regarded:

• Experience in food-grade or FMCG manufacturing environments (HACCP / FSSC22000)
• Exposure to high-volume manufacturing or injection moulding
• Experience implementing warehouse systems, 5S, or Lean practices
• Experience managing pallet systems such as CHEP or LOSCAM
• Continuous improvement or Lean methodology experience

Why join us?

• Join a values-driven business focused on integrity, teamwork, and excellence
• Opportunity to make a real impact on operational performance and business outcomes
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Ongoing opportunities for improvement, innovation, and professional growth