Supply And Distribution Manager

Skilled Jobs Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia seeks a Supply Manager/Parts team member based in Burton, SA to oversee the supply and distribution of specialist automotive parts. You will manage procurement, plan stock levels and negotiate supplier contracts to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.

The role requires a bachelor degree or 3 years of purchasing management experience, plus strong interpersonal and deadline-driven performance in a team environment. An attractive salary is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or similar required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant purchasing management experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee automotive parts procurement and planning.
• Plan stock levels to minimise storage and distribution costs.
• Negotiate supplier contracts for quality, cost and delivery.
• Coordinate with workshops to optimise inventory and distribution.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and improve processes.
• Prepare schedules, estimates and project plans.
• Ensure distribution and monitoring are effectively managed.

Skills

Listening

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor degree or similar

Job description

Burton, SA

Our client has an opportunity for a Supply Manager/ Parts team member based in our Burton branch on full time basis to manage the supply and distribution of specialist automotive parts for the group.

The Role

• Responsible for the overall management, planning and coordination of automotive parts procurement.
• Estimation, organising and planning requirements to ensure stock levels are controlled to the minimum storage and distribution costs.
• Supplier contract negotiation to ensure quality, cost and delivery requirements are achieved.
• Liaise with workshops to streamline inventory control processes and supply and distribution systems are in place and to forward plan.
• Investigate methods of cost reduction and improve efficiencies of current processes.
• Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans and other records.
• Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules.
• Ensure distribution, monitoring and managed effectively.

The Person

• Bachelor degree or similar or a minimum 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing management role.
• Effective listening and strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, selfmotivation and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

An attractive salary will be offered based upon the applicant's experience and ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. You will also enjoy working within a familyorientated

company that prides itself on its flexibility and longevity with staff, by ensuring that the workplace is a happy conducive worksite.