Supply Chain Associate ANZ

SKM Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SKM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to join a Sydney-based team within a global manufacturer and supplier to the building and construction industry.

You will support Sales Office operations, drive operational excellence, and use data to improve outcomes for Australia and New Zealand. Expect engagement with stakeholders, continuous improvement, and end-to-end logistics oversight.

Qualifications

• Candidates hold a tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field.
• Demonstrated multinational experience and coordination across ANZ beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with reporting focus.
• End-to-end supply chain experience: logistics, inventory and customer service.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ERP experience, especially SAP S/4HANA; proficient Excel/Power BI users.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate distributor orders, procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Manage inbound/outbound logistics, monitor transport performance, resolve issues.
• Analyse supply chain performance and provide reporting and insights.
• Track inventory, service levels and logistics efficiency metrics.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Continuous improvement

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

My client is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality products to the building and construction industry. An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced, motivated and hands-on Supply Chain professional to join their Sydney-based team. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for supporting their growing Sales Office operations, bringing with you your solid experience in operational excellence and ability to use data to drive better business outcomes for their Australia and New Zealand operations. Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimise supply chain performance, and support strategic business objectives across the region.

Key responsibilities include

• Coordinate distributor orders, procurement activities and supplier relationships to ensure product availability and supply continuity
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations, monitor transport performance and resolve supply chain issues proactively
• Analyse supply chain performance and provide accurate reporting, insights and recommendations to support business decisions
• Track and improve key supply chain metrics, including inventory performance, supplier service levels and logistics efficiency
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities, including automation initiatives, to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a similar Supply Chain role within a multinational organisation will be highly regarded
• Proven experience coordinating supply chain operations across Australia and New Zealand
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance operational supply chain responsibilities with analytical and reporting activities
• Comprehensive end-to-end supply chain experience, including domestic and international logistics, inventory and customer service
• Exceptional communication skills, multitasking abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset to round out your profile
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong ERP systems experience, ideally SAP S/4HANA, in addition to strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

What's on Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected global organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. You'll be part of a supportive team and have the opportunity to advance your career with an industry leader.