Supply Chain Officer

Mills Recruitment; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills Recruitment is partnering with an international automotive components business to appoint a dedicated supply chain professional for the Australian market. The role covers end-to-end planning, inventory control, and coordination with 3PL partners, with a focus on keeping orders on time and improving service levels.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in supply chain, logistics or warehouse operations within the automotive sector, strong forecasting and order management skills, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics or warehouse operations.
• Experience in demand planning, order management, warehousing and distribution.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer service mindset.
• Melbourne-based and automotive parts supply chain knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regional replenishment plans using forecasts, historical demand and stock levels.
• Monitor stockouts, excess inventory and stock turns; coordinate with Sales, Procurement and suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end order process from confirmation to delivery; resolve delays and returns.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound freight, distribution and carriers; monitor lead times and costs.
• Oversee 3PL warehouse partner across receiving, storage, picking, dispatch and cycles.
• Drive process improvements for safety, compliance and efficiency.
• Provide regular supply chain reporting; act as primary supply chain contact for Sales, Finance, Procurement and external providers.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Logistics operations

Warehouse operations

Forecasting / demand planning

Inventory management

Customer communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

Our client is an international automotive components business supplying both the aftermarket and original equipment (OE) markets across Australia and New Zealand. Backed by a global group, the Australian business runs a lean, close-knit team, so this role has genuine ownership and a direct line to the people making decisions. You’ll be the go-to supply chain contact for the local business, with the backing of an established global operation.

Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager and working closely with the Business Head ANZ, you’ll run the day-to-day supply chain for the Australian aftermarket and OE business. You’ll keep orders on time and inventory accurate, and you’ll keep improving how the operation serves its customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining regional replenishment plans using sales forecasts, historical demand and current stock levels
• Monitoring stockouts, excess inventory and stock turns, and coordinating adjustments with Sales, Procurement and suppliers
• Managing the end-to-end order process, from confirmation through to delivery, and resolving delays, shortages and returns
• Coordinating inbound and outbound freight, distribution and carriers, and keeping an eye on lead times, cost and service quality
• Overseeing the 3PL warehouse partner across receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, cycle counts and inventory accuracy
• Driving process improvements that make the operation safer, more compliant and more efficient
• Providing regular supply chain reporting, and acting as the primary supply chain contact for Sales, Finance, Procurement and external providers

This is a work-from-home role based in Melbourne. The start date is negotiable, with the client hoping to have someone on board before Christmas.

About You

You know automotive parts supply chains and enjoy being the person who keeps everything moving. You’re comfortable working independently and solving problems before they reach the customer.

We are seeking a candidate with:

• Supply chain, logistics or warehouse experience within the automotive sector (aftermarket, OE or auto parts distribution)
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics or warehouse operations
• A solid understanding of demand planning, order management, warehousing and distribution
• Excellent communication skills and a customer service mindset
• Melbourne-based

Highly regarded:

• A degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field
• ERP system experience
• Experience managing a 3PL relationship
• FMCG supply chain experience