Supply and Distribution Manager

Knoxx Business Group Pty Ltd; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus superannuation

Full-time, 38 hours per week

Key leadership role in growing RNF

Job summary

Knoxx Foods in Sydney is seeking an experienced Supply and Distribution Manager to lead import supply chain, inventory and national distribution from the Blacktown facility.

You will coordinate overseas suppliers, freight, customs and biosecurity, forecast demand, manage warehouse operations and logistics partners, and ensure HACCP-compliant operations across national customers. This is a full-time leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in supply chain, logistics, business or related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in supply and distribution management.
• Proven experience with import procurement, inventory and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate purchasing, importation, storage and national distribution of bulk food ingredients.
• Manage relationships with overseas suppliers, negotiating price, quality specs, lead times and Incoterms.
• Coordinate international freight, customs clearance and biosecurity with freight forwarders and brokers.
• Forecast demand and set stock levels across product lines to minimise stockouts and waste.
• Oversee warehouse operations: receiving, inspection, storage, and dispatch.
• Plan delivery schedules and manage logistics partners to reach customers on time.
• Develop and implement supply chain, procurement and inventory policies.
• Maintain product traceability and compliance with HACCP, food safety, labeling and WHS.
• Monitor supply chain costs and KPIs, reporting to management.
• Supervise, train and roster warehouse and logistics staff.
• Collaborate with sales, quality and innovation teams on new product needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

ERP systems

Excel

Team leadership

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Knoxx Business Group Pty Ltd – Blacktown NSW

Knoxx Foods is a Sydney-based B2B importer and supplier of bulk food ingredients. We source HACCP-certified products from growers and producers in more than ten countries, including India, China, Italy, Indonesia and Thailand. Our range includes processed tomatoes, rice, dehydrated vegetables, starches and seasonings, pasta and coconut products.

We supply ready-meal manufacturers, meat and seafood processors, bakeries, pet food producers, quick-service restaurants, caterers, health and aged care facilities, and food service distributors in every Australian state and territory.

About us

Knoxx Foods is a Sydney-based B2B importer and supplier of bulk food ingredients. We source HACCP-certified products from growers and producers in more than ten countries, including India, China, Italy, Indonesia and Thailand. Our range includes processed tomatoes, rice, dehydrated vegetables, starches and seasonings, pasta and coconut products.

We supply ready-meal manufacturers, meat and seafood processors, bakeries, pet food producers, quick-service restaurants, caterers, health and aged care facilities, and food service distributors in every Australian state and territory.

About the role

Our product range and national customer base keep growing, so we are looking for an experienced Supply and Distribution Manager. You will lead our import supply chain, inventory and national distribution from our Blacktown facility, reporting to the Director / General Manager.

What you'll do

• Plan, direct and coordinate the purchasing, importation, storage and national distribution of bulk food ingredients
• Manage relationships with overseas suppliers, including negotiating price, quality specifications, lead times and Incoterms
• Coordinate international freight, customs clearance and biosecurity (DAFF) requirements with freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Forecast demand and set purchasing and stock levels across product lines to minimise stockouts, wastage and aged stock
• Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, inspection, storage of bulk formats (sacks, drums, bag-in-box), stock rotation and dispatch
• Plan delivery schedules and manage logistics partners and transport providers so orders reach metro and regional customers on time
• Develop and implement supply chain, procurement and inventory control policies and procedures
• Maintain product traceability and compliance with HACCP, food safety, labelling and WHS requirements
• Monitor supply chain costs and performance against budget and KPIs, and report to management
• Supervise, train and roster warehouse and logistics staff
• Work with the sales, quality and innovation teams on supply for customised and new product requirements

About you

• Bachelor degree or higher in supply chain, logistics, business or a related field, or at least five years' relevant experience in supply and distribution management
• Demonstrated experience managing import procurement, inventory and distribution, ideally in food ingredients, FMCG or food service
• Working knowledge of international shipping, customs and biosecurity import processes
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
• Proficiency with inventory management / ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Understanding of HACCP and food safety requirements
• Proven ability to lead a team and meet deadlines
• Current driver's licence (forklift licence desirable)

Pay and benefits

• Salary plus superannuation, commensurate with experience
• Full-time, ongoing position, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• A key leadership role in a growing national food ingredients business