Supply and Distribution Manager

DNL TRADING PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Opportunities to oversee and improve供应

Job summary

DNL Food Group is seeking an experienced Supply and Distribution Manager to oversee and coordinate end-to-end supply chain activities for meat-processing operations in Melbourne. The role focuses on developing efficient purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring cold-chain integrity.

You will lead warehousing and distribution teams, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with production, sales and other departments to forecast needs and optimise

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in supply chain, logistics or related field.
• Experience in food processing or distribution is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, warehousing and distribution processes.
• Proven leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor purchasing, storage and distribution strategies.
• Plan inventory requirements and optimise stock levels.
• Negotiate with suppliers and coordinate supply agreements.
• Oversee inventory systems and ensure accurate records.
• Coordinate storage, dispatch and transport with cold-chain requirements.
• Forecast supply needs with other departments and resolve issues.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and health and safety requirements.
• Lead warehouse and distribution teams to ensure efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and losses.
• Maintain documentation and reporting of operations.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory control

Vendor negotiation

Leadership

Education

Supply chain 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.