NPD & Supply Chain Lead: Launch & Optimize

Dulux Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health extras

Discounts on DuluxGroup products

Fitness Passport

Parental leave 20 weeks

Partner leave 2 weeks

Learning & development

Wellbeing Hub

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition program

Job summary

DuluxGroup in Melbourne invites an experienced supply chain project manager to lead end‑to‑end coordination for new product launches across branded and private label initiatives.

You will partner with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Marketing and R&D; manage suppliers, materials and timelines; and drive risk mitigation and launch readiness. This role supports Australian manufacturing and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within supply chain, manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Highly relational with stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Sound analytical thinking and a practical, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines within a complex and fast‑paced environment.
• Clear communication skills, strong attention to detail and inquisitive mindset.
• Experience with NPD, product launches or process optimisation projects will be highly regarded.
• Driver's licence and flexibility to travel to various manufacturing sites and suppliers as required to understand products, processes, and risks.

Responsibilities

• Leading end‑to‑end supply chain coordination for concurrent new product launches of both branded and private label / tender-based products.
• Partnering closely with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Marketing and R&D.
• Managing suppliers, materials, timelines, run‑in / run‑out plans and launch readiness.
• Identifying risks early and implementing practical mitigation strategies.
• Coordinating tasks, tracking progress and keeping stakeholders aligned through formal stage-gate and governance processes.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, efficiency and performance.
• Maintaining clear project documentation and delivering regular status updates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Deadline management

Clear communication

NPD experience

Travel flexibility

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

DuluxGroup in Melbourne invites an experienced supply chain project manager to lead end‑to‑end coordination for new product launches across branded and private label initiatives.

You will partner with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Marketing and R&D; manage suppliers, materials and timelines; and drive risk mitigation and launch readiness. This role supports Australian manufacturing and innovation.