Supply Chain Assistant

Sushi Sushi; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sushi Sushi, Australia’s largest sushi brand, is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Assistant to join our Mount Waverley based team. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will support purchasing, inventory management and store network operations across company-owned and franchise stores.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail and the ability to coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners. Key tasks include raising orders, managing stock levels and resolving delivery issues,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory or supply chain coordination.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when processing orders and maintaining records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers, logistics providers and internal stakeholders.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to resolving operational issues.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Flexibility, initiative and a willingness to adapt to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders, sales orders and stock replenishment requirements.
• Assist with supplier quotations, tenders and sourcing activities across packaging, ingredients, raw materials and fresh produce.
• Coordinate purchasing and inventory activities to maintain stock availability and minimise shortages, overstocking and wastage.
• Liaise with suppliers, warehouses and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to coordinate deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Investigate and resolve delivery delays, stock shortages, incorrect orders and supplier discrepancies.
• Coordinate supply chain requirements for new store openings, including supplier account setup, initial stock orders and delivery arrangements.
• Manage supplier and logistics account closures for stores exiting the network.
• Prepare and communicate revised delivery schedules around public holidays to minimise disruptions to stores.
• Support new product launches, product changes and discontinuations to ensure smooth stock transitions.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with supplier relationships, procurement planning and cost-effective supply solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sushi Sushi, Australia's largest sushi brand, has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised Supply Chain Assistant to join our Supply Chain team based in Mount Waverley. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will play an important role in supporting purchasing, inventory management and supply chain operations across our company-owned and franchise store network. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will work closely with suppliers, logistics providers and internal teams to ensure products are ordered accurately, delivered on time and available when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders, sales orders and stock replenishment requirements.
• Assist with supplier quotations, tenders and sourcing activities across packaging, ingredients, raw materials and fresh produce.
• Coordinate purchasing and inventory activities to maintain stock availability and minimise shortages, overstocking and wastage.
• Liaise with suppliers, warehouses and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to coordinate deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Investigate and resolve delivery delays, stock shortages, incorrect orders and supplier discrepancies.
• Coordinate supply chain requirements for new store openings, including supplier account setup, initial stock orders and delivery arrangements.
• Manage supplier and logistics account closures for stores exiting the network.
• Prepare and communicate revised delivery schedules around public holidays to minimise disruptions to stores.
• Support new product launches, product changes and discontinuations to ensure smooth stock transitions.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with supplier relationships, procurement planning and cost-effective supply solutions.

About you

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory or supply chain coordination.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when processing orders and maintaining records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers, logistics providers and internal stakeholders.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to resolving operational issues.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Flexibility, initiative and a willingness to adapt to changing business needs.

About us

At Sushi Sushi, our people are at the heart of our success. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where team members are supported, encouraged to contribute and given opportunities to develop their careers. Our values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Execution (R.I.C.E.) guide how we work together and deliver results.