Supply Chain Operations & Planning Manager

Pizza Hut; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Flynn ANZ is seeking a Supply Chain Operations & Planning Manager to own supply chain across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring product availability, continuity, and efficient distribution. You will work with procurement, QA, product development, equipment, operations, finance and brand teams to translate requirements into practical supply plans.

The role emphasises leadership of cross-functional teams, managing risks, data governance, and the coordinated delivery of priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain operations, logistics, planning, or distribution management.
• Strong experience managing third-party logistics providers, distribution partners, or complex supplier networks.
• Highly analytical with advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, demand planning, and supply continuity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop and coordinate teams.
• Experience within QSR, retail, FMCG, foodservice, or other fast-paced multi-site environments will be highly regarded.
• A hands-on, team-focused mindset with the ability to step in, solve problems and support broader business priorities when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain operations and planning across Australia and New Zealand.
• Manage relationships with distribution centres, logistics providers, suppliers, and key service partners.
• Monitor inventory, service levels, product availability, and supply risks to ensure restaurant continuity.
• Drive supply chain reporting, forecasting, planning tools, and operational data accuracy.
• Oversee product launches, transitions, promotions, imports, and distribution-related activities.
• Lead and develop the Supply Chain Operations Executive, creating clear priorities and accountability.
• Act as the senior escalation point for supply chain, supplier, distribution, and restaurant operational issues.
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, efficiency, visibility, and cost control.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Product Development, and franchise stakeholders.

Skills

Supply chain operations

Logistics management

Third-party logistics

Excel & reporting

Stakeholder management

Inventory management

Demand planning

Leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Supply Chain Operations & Planning Manager

The Supply Chain Operations and Planning Manager owns supply chain operations and planning across Flynn Group. The role is accountable for product availability, supply continuity, distribution centre and third-party logistics performance, operational planning, reporting, data governance and the coordinated delivery of supply chain priorities across Australia and New Zealand.

Working closely with Procurement and Category Management, Quality, Product Development, Equipment, Operations, Finance and brand teams, the position converts business requirements into practical supply plans, resolves operational risks and ensures changes are executed accurately across suppliers, distribution partners, systems and restaurants.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead supply chain operations and planning across Australia and New Zealand.


• Manage relationships with distribution centres, logistics providers, suppliers, and key service partners.


• Monitor inventory, service levels, product availability, and supply risks to ensure restaurant continuity.


• Drive supply chain reporting, forecasting, planning tools, and operational data accuracy.


• Oversee product launches, transitions, promotions, imports, and distribution-related activities.


• Lead and develop the Supply Chain Operations Executive, creating clear priorities and accountability.


• Act as the senior escalation point for supply chain, supplier, distribution, and restaurant operational issues.


• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, efficiency, visibility, and cost control.


• Partner closely with Procurement, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Product Development, and franchise stakeholders.

About You

• Proven experience in supply chain operations, logistics, planning, or distribution management.


• Strong experience managing third-party logistics providers, distribution partners, or complex supplier networks.


• Highly analytical with advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Strong understanding of inventory management, demand planning, and supply continuity.


• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop and coordinate teams.


• Experience within QSR, retail, FMCG, foodservice, or other fast-paced multi-site environments will be highly regarded.


• A hands-on, team-focused mindset with the ability to step in, solve problems and support broader business priorities when required.

Why Work for Flynn ANZ?

At Flynn ANZ, you're not just taking a job, you're unlocking opportunities. Whether you're starting on the front line or stepping into leadership, you'll gain real responsibility, learn from experienced operators and build skills that accelerate your career. Working across iconic brands like Wendy's and Pizza Hut, you'll be part of a growing business where hard work is recognised, development is encouraged and career pathways are genuinely open. You'll solve real challenges, make meaningful decisions and gain experiences that prepare you for what's next.

Flynn ANZ unlocks:

• Career growth and internal opportunities


• Leadership skills that last a lifetime


• Exposure to large-scale, fast-paced operations


• A network of talented people who help you succeed


• The chance to make an impact from day one


• A future with more possibilities, not more limitations

Don't just find a job. Unlock what's next with Flynn ANZ.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all our people feel valued for being exactly who they are. If you need assistance or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact ••••@flynnrg.com.au.