PRODUCTION & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

BAINA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

BAINA is seeking a senior leader to oversee production and logistics across global operations, partnering with international manufacturing and logistics teams to bring collections to market—from product development through delivery.

Reporting to the CEO, you will own end-to-end production, manage supplier relationships, coordinate global freight, ensure compliance (GOTS/Apothecary), and drive continuous improvements in efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in production, supply chain and logistics management.
• Experience in multi-market or international business.
• Experience with design-led fashion, beauty, home or lifestyle brands.
• Strong vendor and supplier management across multiple markets.
• Excellent critical path management and ability to juggle multiple timelines.
• Ability to implement structure and efficiency in a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production process from development through delivery readiness.
• Lead placement and management of purchase orders across SKUs, quantities, costs and timelines.
• Develop and maintain production critical paths and manage supplier risks.
• Build relationships with manufacturing partners and onboard new suppliers.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, MOQs and terms to support gross margins.
• Maintain product, supplier and production documentation in internal systems.
• Oversee product testing, certification and compliance (GOTS and Apothecary).
• Own global logistics across markets, coordinating sea and air freight to distribution centres.
• Manage freight forwarder and 3PL relationships to meet service levels and costs.
• Oversee warehousing and fulfilment operations and training where required.

Skills

Production management

Supply chain

Logistics management

International business

Vendor management

Critical path management

Job description

This is a senior role with responsibility for overseeing production and logistics across global operations. Working closely with international manufacturing and logistics partners, you will play an integral role in bringing BAINA's collections to market — from product development and production through to delivery across key markets. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role offers the opportunity to own a critical function within the business and contribute meaningfully to BAINA's continued international growth.

Key responsibilities

Own the end-to-end production process, from development through to manufacturing and final delivery readiness

Lead the placement and management of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy across SKUs, quantities, costs and production timelines

Develop and maintain production critical paths, proactively managing suppliers and identifying risks to key deadlines

Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturing partners, including onboarding new suppliers in line with the business's sourcing and growth objectives

Negotiate supplier pricing, MOQs and commercial terms to support gross margin targets

Maintain accurate, comprehensive product, supplier, and production documentation in the company's internal system

Oversee product testing, certification and compliance requirements, including GOTS and Apothecary regulatory requirements

Own global logistics across BAINA's key markets, coordinating sea and air freight from suppliers through to international distribution centres

Manage freight forwarder and 3PL relationships across all markets, ensuring service levels, costs and operational requirements are consistently met

Oversee warehousing and fulfilment operations, operational instructions and training where required

About you

Significant experience in production, supply chain and logistics management, ideally within a multi-market or international business

Experience within a design-led fashion, beauty, home or lifestyle brand, with a strong understanding of quality and product standards

Strong experience managing manufacturers, suppliers, freight partners and 3PLs across multiple markets

Highly skilled in critical path management, with the ability to manage multiple production and logistics timelines simultaneously

Comfortable operating in a growing business where processes continue to evolve, with the ability to introduce greater structure, efficiency and accountability

Entrepreneurial mindset, self-disciplined and proactive

Solutions-oriented with a collaborative approach

Ability to navigate change and thrive in a dynamic environment