Strategic Supply Chain Analyst | Data-Driven Optimizer

KB Seafood Co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KB Seafood Co in Melbourne seeks a meticulous Supply Chain Analyst to extract insights from performance data, optimise inventory, and enhance end-to-end processes across procurement, production, and logistics. You will identify trends, risks, and opportunities to drive profitability and reduce costs.

You're expected to analyse demand forecasting, monitor stock levels, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, business or equivalent.
• Experience in FMCG, distribution or related supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting/dashboard skills.
• Experience with ERP and inventory management systems.
• Understanding of inventory management, demand forecasting, procurement, production planning and logistics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and commercial outcomes.
• Full working rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Responsibilities

• Analyse supply chain performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze product delivery, distribution, and end-to-end supply chain processes to spot bottlenecks, costs, and operational risks.
• Support demand forecasting and supply planning by analysing historical sales, customer demand, seasonality and market trends.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock movements, stock ageing and product availability to optimise inventory and minimise waste.
• Analyse seafood yield, product utilization, stock losses, inventory thresholds, warehousing workflows, and supplier arrangements to identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Monitor procurement and supplier performance, including lead times, supply reliability, pricing and material availability.
• Analyse logistics and distribution performance, including freight costs, delivery schedules, service levels and cold-chain requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, order fulfilment and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Investigate supply and demand variances, stock discrepancies and operational bottlenecks, recommending practical corrective actions.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve planning accuracy.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of supply chain processes, systems and reporting tools.
• Maintain accurate supply chain data and ensure the integrity of inventory, purchasing, forecasting and operational reports.
• Provide timely reports and recommendations to management to support business planning, cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Supply chain planning tools

Dashboards & reporting tools

Job description

KB Seafood Co in Melbourne seeks a meticulous Supply Chain Analyst to extract insights from performance data, optimise inventory, and enhance end-to-end processes across procurement, production, and logistics. You will identify trends, risks, and opportunities to drive profitability and reduce costs.

You're expected to analyse demand forecasting, monitor stock levels, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.