S&OP Supply Chain Optimisation Manager

Jivaro; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jivaro is seeking a commercially sharp Supply Chain Optimisation Manager to own the end-to-end improvement roadmap, run the monthly S&OP process, and drive change across freight, fulfilment, inventory and 3PL performance.

In this hands-on role you’ll apply AI-driven analytics to forecasting and network optimization, lead cross-functional projects, and partner with Merchandise, Finance, Sales and Warehouse to influence senior decision-making.

Qualifications

• Must have strong supply chain/logistics experience with a transformation track record.
• Commercial acumen with data, financial modelling and business cases.
• Experience with S&OP or business planning.

Responsibilities

• Own and run monthly S&OP, chairing the cross-functional forum.
• Optimise freight, fulfilment and inventory deployment across channels.
• Lead commercial reviews and negotiations with 3PL and logistics partners.
• Turn analysis into business cases and drive initiatives through to implementation.
• Apply AI/advanced analytics to forecasting, scenario modelling and network optimisation.
• Partner across Merchandise, Finance, Sales and Warehouse to influence senior decision-making.

Skills

S&OP

3PL management

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced analytics tools

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing, multi-channel business across wholesale, retail, e-commerce and international markets, and are looking for a commercially sharp Supply Chain Optimisation Manager to drive their next phase of growth.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role: you'll own the Supply Chain Improvement Roadmap, run the monthly S&OP process end-to-end, and lead change across freight, fulfilment, inventory and 3PL performance, using data and AI-driven analysis to turn insight into commercial action.

You’ll

• Own and run monthly S&OP, chairing the cross-functional forum
• Optimise freight, fulfilment and inventory deployment across channels
• Lead commercial reviews and negotiations with 3PL and logistics partners
• Turn analysis into business cases and drive initiatives through to implementation
• Apply AI/advanced analytics to forecasting, scenario modelling and network optimisation
• Partner across Merchandise, Finance, Sales and Warehouse to influence senior decision-making

You’ll bring

• Strong supply chain/logistics experience with a transformation (not just BAU) track record
• Commercial acumen — comfortable with data, financial modelling and business cases
• 3PL management and freight/fulfilment know-how
• S&OP or business planning experience
• Confidence leading cross-functional projects and influencing without direct authority

A rare chance to shape an end-to-end supply chain operating model from the ground up.