Operations & Supply Chain Supervisor

Search & Select ApS; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Australian manufacturer in Perth is seeking a hands-on Operations & Supply Chain Supervisor to own the flow of materials, inventory and ERP data across the business.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead purchasing and stores, manage suppliers, improve inventory accuracy, working capital and overall operational efficiency, collaborating with production and engineering to ensure builds on time.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and distribution supply chains.
• Proven procurement, purchasing and inventory operations.
• Strong Excel and ERP experience.
• Leadership of operational teams.
• Lean, Six Sigma or APICS knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of ERP data integrity, BOMs, workflows and reporting.
• Lead purchasing and day-to-day procurement activities.
• Negotiate terms with key suppliers (international and local).
• Develop supplier relationships and improve cost, quality and delivery.
• Manage inventory to meet production needs and reduce excess stock.
• Oversee stores, receiving, storage, picking and dispatch.
• Implement stock accuracy through cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Establish KPIs across purchasing, inventory and stores.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Sales and Finance to improve material flow.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Procurement/Business

Tools

Ostendo ERP

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Oracle

Sage

Job description

• Canning Vale, WA | Manufacturing & Distribution site
• Take ownership of supply chain, inventory, ERP and stores operations for an established Australian manufacturer
• Improving procurement functions and tightening inventory controls that have a direct impact on production capabilities

• Canning Vale, WA | Manufacturing & Distribution site
• Take ownership of supply chain, inventory, ERP and stores operations for an established Australian manufacturer
• Improving procurement functions and tightening inventory controls that have a direct impact on production capabilities

The client

Our client is a leading Australian manufacturer of steel and aluminium motor bodies, trays, and vehicle transport solutions. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability, they continue to strengthen their brand and market share. Supplying dealerships, fleet operators, commercial customers and industry partners across Australia, this is a unique opportunity for a hands-on Operations & Supply Chain Supervisor to make a direct impact on company performance.

The role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll oversee the flow of materials, inventory and information across the business. A major part of the role will be taking ownership of supply chain functions and the ERP system, ensuring accurate data, bill of materials (BOMs), disciplined processes, and better utilisation of the system across purchasing, inventory, and operations.

You'll also lead the purchasing and stores teams, manage key suppliers and drive improvements in inventory accuracy, working capital, supplier performance and operational efficiency. Importantly, you'll be comfortable getting into the detail and working closely with production and engineers to deliver builds on time. You'll understand how ERP data, purchasing decisions and inventory controls ultimately affect production, customer service and profitability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership of the company's ERP system, including data integrity (BOMs), workflows, procedures, reporting and user compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate ERP (Ostendo) processes across the business
• Lead the purchasing function and day-to-day procurement activities
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supply agreements with key suppliers (International & local)
• Develop strong supplier relationships and improve cost, quality and delivery performance
• Manage inventory levels to meet production requirements without carrying unnecessary stock
• Oversee stores, goods receiving, storage, picking and dispatch processes
• Improve stock accuracy through effective cycle counting, reconciliation and inventory controls
• Reduce obsolete, excess and slow-moving inventory
• Establish and monitor KPIs across purchasing, inventory and stores
• Lead operational and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and standardise procedures across the supply chain function
• Lead, coach and develop purchasing and stores team members
• Work closely with Production, Sales, Finance and other departments to improve the flow of materials and information through the business

What we're looking for

• You’ll ideally be an experienced Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory or Operations Supervisor/Manager who has worked within a manufacturing and distribution environment, with an understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM's)
• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, or Business will be highly regarded
• Proven experience across procurement, purchasing, inventory, stores or supply chain operations
• Advanced Excel skills and strong hands‑on experience with an ERP system such as Ostendo, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Oracle, Sage or similar
• Experience leading and developing operational teams
• Strong inventory and stock‑control knowledge
• Supplier negotiation and relationship‑management experience
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem‑solving capabilities
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of working capital and inventory investment
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, CIPS or APICS would be highly regarded but isn't essential