Supply and Distribution Manager

UNIWAY PTY. LTD.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniway Pty Ltd, a HACCP and GMP certified contract packer in Mulgrave, Victoria, is seeking a Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, inventory, storage and distribution. You will develop purchasing strategies, source suppliers, manage overseas relationships, plan stock levels and coordinate with production to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.

Strong cost analysis and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in supply chain, procurement, inventory or logistics.
• Strong cost analysis, planning and communication skills.
• Experience supervising a team in a busy production environment.
• Proficiency with inventory/warehouse systems and Excel.
• English and Mandarin Chinese communication skills highly regarded.
• Clear communication, sound judgment and practical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Determine purchasing strategies for raw materials and packaging components.
• Source, evaluate, approve and select suppliers under HACCP/GMP.
• Negotiate contracts, prices and terms with suppliers.
• Manage relationships with overseas suppliers and lead times.
• Prepare and implement inventory plans and reorder points.
• Coordinate material requirements with Production Manager.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Vendor management

Logistics planning

Cost analysis

Team leadership

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor's in supply chain / business

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

About us Uniway Pty Ltd is a HACCP and GMP certified contract packer based in Mulgrave, Victoria. We have operated since 2015 and we provide sachet, stick pack and pouch filling, can, jar and bottle sealing, and powder filling for food and supplement brands, including collagen, cocoa, chocolate and protein powder products. Our operations depend on a continuous supply of food-grade raw materials and packaging components, and on finished goods reaching our clients on time.

The role: Reporting to the Director, you will plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the company’s purchasing, inventory, storage and distribution operations. You will be accountable for reliable, compliant and cost-effective supply of materials, for controlling procurement costs, and for on‑time delivery of finished goods to clients. Key responsibilities:

• Determine, implement and monitor purchasing strategies, policies and plans for raw materials and packaging components (powders, cans, lids, jars, bottles, films and labels)
• Source, evaluate, approve and select suppliers, including food safety and quality approval under our HACCP/GMP program
• Negotiate contracts, prices and terms with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements, and monitor supplier performance and delivery reliability
• Manage relationships with overseas suppliers, including negotiating price, quality specifications, and lead times
• Prepare and implement inventory plans, stock levels and reorder points to maintain required supply at minimum cost
• Coordinate material requirements with the Production Manager based on client orders and production schedules
• Monitor and review receiving, storage and inventory systems, ensuring stock is re‑ordered and replenished at optimal times
• Plan, direct and coordinate the dispatch and delivery of finished goods to clients
• Select and manage freight forwarders, transport carriers and warehousing/3PL providers
• Liaise with clients and internal departments on outward goods requirements, and resolve supply and delivery issues
• Analyse purchase prices, unit costs and freight costs to control supply chain expenditure and support accurate client quoting
• Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities across procurement, storage and distribution
• Maintain supplier approval files and traceability documentation for HACCP/GMP audits
• Develop supply chain procedures and KPIs, and report supply chain performance, costs and risks to the Director
• Direct, supervise and train receiving, warehouse, dispatch and purchasing support staff and allocate work, set performance expectations and monitor staff performance.

About you:

• At least 3 years’ hands‑on experience in a closely related role in supply chain, procurement, inventory, or logistics management
• Strong cost analysis, planning and communication skills
• Experience supervising a team and keeping operations moving in a busy production environment.
• Confidence using inventory or warehouse management systems and Excel.
• Ability to communicate in English and Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is highly regarded.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and a practical approach to solving problems.