Remote Supply Chain Manager

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 214,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary and bonus

Remote work tools and support

Professional development budget

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Remote Supply Chain Manager to lead global operations from a distributed location. You will strategize and oversee procurement, logistics, inventory, and distribution while driving efficiency and resilience across the supply chain.

The role requires a Master’s in a related field, 10+ years in senior supply chain roles, and a proven record of cost savings and performance improvements. Excellent leadership and remote collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, MBA, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing complex global supply chains and achieving cost savings.
• Expertise in forecasting, inventory control, and logistics.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and remote-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize performance, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee global procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution processes.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners worldwide.
• Leverage advanced supply chain technologies and best practices to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Analyze data to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-reduction areas.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team in a remote setting.

Skills

Leadership

Remote leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Supply Chain Manager to lead their global supply chain operations. This pivotal role involves strategizing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the supply chain, from procurement and logistics to inventory management and distribution, entirely from a remote location. You will be responsible for driving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the resilience of the supply chain network. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, a proactive problem-solver, and an excellent communicator, adept at managing complex operations and diverse teams in a virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies to optimize performance, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee global procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution processes.
• Manage and foster strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners across the globe.
• Implement and leverage advanced supply chain technologies and best practices to enhance visibility and efficiency.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing remote work environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a significant portion in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex global supply chains and driving significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Expertise in various supply chain methodologies, forecasting, inventory control, and logistics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, especially in a remote context.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to lead and shape global supply chain strategy remotely.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and a substantial professional development budget.
• State-of-the-art remote work tools and support.