Supply And Distribution Manager

Dnl Food; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DNL Food Group, a seasoned meat-processing business, seeks an experienced Supply and Distribution Manager to lead our supply chain from purchasing through to storage and delivery. The role emphasizes efficient procurement, inventory control, supplier negotiation and cold-chain compliance to support our meat products.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and implement strategies to optimise operations, reduce costs and ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain, inventory, warehousing or distribution management.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, stock control, warehousing and distribution processes.
• Experience coordinating suppliers and internal operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor purchasing, storage and distribution strategies to support DNL Food Group's meat-processing and supply operations, ensuring timely availability and delivery of products.
• Plan and coordinate inventory requirements, maintaining stock levels of raw materials, packaging supplies and finished products while minimising costs and wastage.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate purchasing arrangements and coordinate supply agreements to ensure quality, cost and delivery standards.
• Monitor and review inventory management and storage systems, ensuring stock levels are accurately maintained and proper temperature-controlled storage is used.
• Coordinate storage, handling, dispatch and transportation of finished products, ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and delivered on time with cold-chain compliance.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory control

Leadership

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Education

Supply chain/logistics/business management qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

DNL Food Group is an established meat-processing business committed to delivering quality products and reliable services to its customers. With extensive experience in the food industry, we take pride in maintaining high standards across our processing, storage and distribution operations. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and dedicated Supply and Distribution Manager to oversee and coordinate our supply chain activities, ensuring the efficient movement of goods from procurement through to storage and final delivery.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to oversee and improve supply chain operations within an established food-processing business
• Long-term career opportunity with potential for professional development

What you will do:

• Develop, implement and monitor purchasing, storage and distribution strategies to support DNL Food Group's meat-processing and supply operations, ensuring the timely availability and delivery of products.
• Plan and coordinate inventory requirements, maintaining appropriate stock levels of raw materials, packaging supplies and finished meat products while minimising storage costs and wastage.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate purchasing arrangements and coordinate supply agreements to ensure materials and products meet required quality, cost and delivery standards.
• Monitor and review inventory management and storage systems, ensuring stock levels are accurately maintained and that meat products are stored under appropriate temperature-controlled conditions.
• Oversee inventory recording systems to track the movement of incoming supplies, processed meat products and outgoing orders, ensuring timely replenishment and accurate stock records.
• Coordinate the storage, handling, dispatch and transportation of finished products, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately and delivered within agreed timeframes while maintaining appropriate cold-chain requirements.
• Liaise with production, warehouse, sales and other relevant departments to forecast supply requirements, coordinate order fulfilment and resolve issues affecting the availability or distribution of products.
• Oversee the recording and administration of purchasing, inventory, storage and distribution transactions, maintaining accurate operational documentation and reporting.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse, inventory and distribution personnel, allocating responsibilities, monitoring performance and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes, reduce operational costs, minimise product losses and enhance the overall efficiency of storage and distribution activities.
• Ensure supply, storage and distribution operations comply with relevant food safety, workplace health and safety requirements and applicable business procedures.

What you should have:

• A relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain, inventory, warehousing or distribution management, preferably within the food processing, meat or food wholesale industry.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, stock control, warehousing and distribution processes.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, transportation providers and internal operational teams.
• Understanding of inventory management systems and stock recording procedures.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and temperature-controlled storage and transportation practices.
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with different departments and external stakeholders.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to identifying and resolving supply chain issues.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when managing inventory and operational records.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritise competing operational requirements.
• Professional and collaborative approach when dealing with suppliers, customers and colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing supply and distribution demands.
• Strong leadership qualities and commitment to maintaining a productive and well-organised team.

If you have the experience and passion to manage efficient supply and distribution operations, we invite you to join DNL Food Group and contribute to the continued growth of our business.