Supply Chain Manager

Comgroup Supplies Pty Ltd; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Superannuation included

Incentive scheme bonus

Leadership role with CEO reporting

Job summary

Comgroup Supplies is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to own end-to-end planning, procurement and warehousing, spanning demand and allocation, and warehousing, inventory and logistics. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role drives strategy, budget and resourcing to ensure the right product is planned, sourced, stored and delivered cost-effectively and on time.

You will lead three functional managers, build a high-performing, safety-focused supply chain team, and foster relationships

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years senior leadership across supply chain
• Qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Operations Management
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets
• Strong WHS/OHS and food safety knowledge
• Proven leadership and team development

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply chain performance and budget
• Lead Demand & Planning, Procurement, and Logistics managers
• Drive OTIF, forecast accuracy, and inventory health
• Ensure WHS, food safety and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with executives to shape strategy

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Supply chain planning

Procurement

Warehousing/logistics

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Operations Management

Job description

Comgroup Supplies | Carole Park, QLD | Full-Time | Food Manufacturing

AUD 190,000 + Superannuation + Incentive Scheme

Ready to take full ownership of an end-to-end supply chain?

Join Comgroup Supplies, a trusted Australian food manufacturer, based in Brisbane, QLD.

Lead planning, procurement and warehousing/logistics teams end to end

Drive service, cost, inventory and safety performance

Own and manage the supply chain budget and resources

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing management team

If you're a commercially astute, hands-on leader with a proven track record across supply chain - we want to hear from you!

About the Role

Comgroup Supplies is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to take full ownership of our end-to-end supply chain, spanning demand and supply planning, procurement and allocation, and warehousing, inventory and logistics. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the strategy, budget and resourcing decisions that ensure the right product is planned, sourced, stored and delivered at the right cost, time and quality.

You will lead a team of three functional managers - Demand and Planning, Procurement and Allocation, and Warehouse, Inventory and Logistics (including our warehouse site and its forklift and truck driver teams) - building a high-performing, safety-focused and commercially disciplined supply chain function.

About You

You're a commercially astute, hands-on supply chain leader with a strong track record spanning planning, procurement and warehousing/logistics - ideally within food manufacturing. You bring strong budget and resource management experience, a data-driven approach to decision-making, and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business. You thrive on accountability and are committed to driving continuous improvement in service, cost, quality and safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply chain performance, accountable for service levels, cost-to-serve, inventory health and working capital outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop the Demand and Planning Manager, Procurement and Allocation Manager, and Warehouse, Inventory and Logistics Manager.
• Own and manage the annual supply chain budget, including labour, freight, warehousing, procurement and capital expenditure.
• Oversee demand and supply planning, procurement and supplier management, and warehousing, inventory and logistics - including management of the warehouse site and its personnel.
• Drive on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance, forecast accuracy, freight and distribution cost efficiency, and inventory accuracy across the network.
• Maintain audit, customer and regulatory inspection readiness, ensuring compliance with WHS, food safety and legislative requirements.

You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years' senior leadership experience across supply chain, spanning planning, procurement and warehousing/logistics, preferably in food manufacturing.
• A relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Operations Management.
• Proven ability to manage significant operating and capital budgets, with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Strong understanding of WHS/OHS, food safety and regulatory requirements relevant to supply chain operations.
• Proven leadership, coaching and team development capability, including leading managers of functional teams.
• Demonstrated success improving service, cost, quality and safety performance.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Executive level.

Why Join Comgroup?

• A high-visibility leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.
• Competitive remuneration package, including superannuation and an incentive scheme bonus.
• Be part of a growing, values-driven Australian food manufacturing business.
• A dynamic culture focused on people, safety, quality and operational excellence.

FMCG Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

Comgroup Supplies is one of Australasia’s most diverse and experienced food manufacturing organisations having specialised since 1982 in the production of wholesome meat and plant-based products for the world.

With three world class facilities strategically located in Brisbane, Australia and Pukekohe, New Zealand we are well positioned to get your product from paddock to plate. Our facilities use world class manufacturing equipment to ensure that product is produced with efficiency and to a high quality standard and are approved by food service companies worldwide.

Comgroup Supplies is one of Australasia’s most diverse and experienced food manufacturing organisations having specialised since 1982 in the production of wholesome meat and plant-based products for the world.

With three world class facilities strategically located in Brisbane, Australia and Pukekohe, New Zealand we are well positioned to get your product from paddock to plate. Our facilities use world class manufacturing equipment to ensure that product is produced with efficiency and to a high quality standard and are approved by food service companies worldwide.

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