Supply Chain Director

Confidential Logistics Supply Chain; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Logistics Supply Chain, Melbourne, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Director to lead and optimise end-to-end supply chain operations in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

You will drive performance, build capability across teams and ensure operational excellence while delivering customer satisfaction and sustainable cost improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain function across all operations.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow business and improve efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks ensuring continuity.
• Manage budgets and drive cost reduction and process optimisation.
• Lead S&OP balancing demand with capacity.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts from trends and insights.
• Collaborate with production, procurement and commercial teams for inventory and service outcomes.
• Oversee warehousing and distribution to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Improve transport performance, inventory management and on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

A leading manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Supply Chain Director to lead and optimise end-to-end supply chain operations.

This is a key leadership position responsible for driving supply chain performance, building capability across teams, and ensuring operational excellence in a fast paced, high volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain function.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity and resilient operations.
• Manage supply chain budgets and deliver ongoing cost reduction and process optimisation initiatives.
• Lead the S&OP process to balance customer demand with operational capability.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts through analysis of historical trends, market intelligence, and business insights.
• Collaborate closely with production, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure optimal inventory and service outcomes.
• Oversee warehousing and distribution operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost effective execution.
• Drive improvements in transport performance, inventory management, and on time delivery metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 10+ years' experience in senior supply chain leadership roles within manufacturing, food production, or other high volume operational environments.
• Demonstrated expertise across S&OP, inventory management, logistics and warehousing.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance service, inventory, and cost objectives.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record of developing and leading high performing teams.

All enquiries and applications will be treated with strict confidence.