Supply Chain Manager

Haltech; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Haltech is seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain Manager to own the end-to-end flow from raw materials to finished goods in our Western Sydney operations.

You will lead a team of 8 across Planning, Purchasing, Distribution, Warehousing and Inventory, develop the strategy, manage the budget and drive continuous improvement. This is a senior role in a fast-paced automotive electronics environment that values ownership and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain, logistics, operations or business.
• 7+ years in supply chain with 3+ years leading multi-function teams.
• Hands-on experience across planning, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and inventory control.
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge; NetSuite preferred.
• Experience with international freight, import/export and customs processes.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills; KPI reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management.
• Understanding WHS obligations in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team across planning, purchasing, distribution and inventory.
• Develop and deliver supply chain strategy and annual plan; manage budget.
• Own S&OP process with Sales, Engineering, Production and Finance.
• Set stocking policies, safety stock, reorder points.
• Oversee supplier selection, negotiations and performance.
• Oversee inbound/outbound freight, customs and compliance.
• Maintain NetSuite data integrity and KPI reporting.
• Ensure WHS, trade, customs compliance and audits.

Skills

Planning

Purchasing

Warehousing

Distribution

Inventory control

Education

Degree in supply chain / logistics / operations / business

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Work for a World Leader in Performance Vehicle Electronics

Fast Paced Environment

Western Sydney Location

If you're interested in modified performance cars, motorsports and electronics then look no further, Haltech is the company for you.

Haltech is a world-renowned leader in the design and manufacture of electronic engine management systems for modified performance vehicles, and motorsport applications.Our mission is to empower automotive enthusiasm using technology.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to join our Operations Department. This position will be responsible for owning the end-to-end flow from raw materials to finished goods, reporting to the Operations Manager. Your goal will be to get the right product to the right place, at the right time, for the right price.

About the Role

Lead, coach and develop a team of 8 across Planning, Purchasing, Distribution, Warehousing and Inventory, setting objectives and running performance reviews

Develop and deliver the supply chain strategy and annual plan, and manage the operating budget

Build a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement

Own the S&OP process with Sales, Engineering, Production and Finance, and oversee demand forecasting, master production scheduling and MRP

Set stocking policies, safety stock, reorder points and lead-time parameters

Manage new product introductions and end-of-life transitions from a supply perspective, spotting supply risks early and leading recovery plans

Oversee purchasing and expediting for components, finished goods and indirect items

Lead supplier selection and negotiations on price, terms, lead times and MOQs, manage supplier performance and develop alternate sources to reduce single-source and long-lead risk

Oversee outbound dispatch to domestic and international customers, distributors and our global subsidiaries, and manage carriers, forwarders and 3PLs

Oversee inbound international freight, customs clearance, duties and import/export compliance, while optimising freight costs, transit times and delivery performance

Oversee receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, and ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes and variance investigation

Balance service levels against working capital, act on slow-moving and obsolete stock, manage stock transfers between global locations and support Finance with inventory valuation and month-end

Maintain NetSuite data integrity, produce KPI reporting, lead process and system improvement projects and maintain SOPs

Ensure WHS, trade, customs and environmental compliance, and support audits

About You

A degree in supply chain, logistics, operations or business, or equivalent experience

7+ years in supply chain, including 3+ years leading multi-function teams

Hands-on experience across planning, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and inventory control

Strong ERP/MRP knowledge (NetSuite preferred)

Experience with international freight, import/export and customs processes

Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills, including the ability to build KPI reporting

Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills

A sound understanding of WHS obligations in a warehouse environment

Highly Regarded

Experience in electronics or automotive manufacturing

Lean, CPIM/APICS or similar certification

Experience implementing S&OP and lean/continuous improvement methods

Experience supporting multi-country operations

A passion for cars and motorsport

What We Offer

A senior role with real ownership in a globally recognised Australian brand

A team of 8 and the opportunity to shape how the function runs

A passionate, tight-knit team that genuinely loves what it does

Staff discounts and other perks

Haltech Engine Management Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer