Supply Chain Specialist

Sysmex; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Modern Macquarie Park office

Competitive remuneration package

Employee benefits

Job summary

Sysmex Australia is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to join our Sydney team in a newly created role. You will manage inventory, supply planning, and 3PL performance, collaborating with Sales, Service, Finance, and logistics partners to ensure smooth flow of instruments and reagents across Australia.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Team Leader, you will optimize inventory accuracy, develop supply plans using forecasts and lead times, and monitor KPIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Strong SAP S/4HANA experience, MM and SD modules.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Experience managing 3PL providers and freight forwarders.
• Knowledge of Australian import and customs requirements.
• Experience within healthcare, medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party logistics providers and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in 3PL warehouses and conduct cycle counts.
• Develop and implement inventory principles and best practices.
• Develop supply plans using forecasts, customer requirements, lead times, and inventory policies.
• Monitor supplier performance, purchase orders, shipments, and expected receipts to mitigate supply risks.
• Support S&OP activities through inventory analysis and supply planning.
• Coordinate international air and sea freight activities.
• Ensure compliance with import, customs, biosecurity, dangerous goods, and trade regulations.
• Maintain accurate SAP S/4HANA master data and inventory records.
• Monitor and report on key supply chain performance metrics.
• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities.

Skills

Inventory management

Demand planning

3PL management

SAP S/4HANA MM/SD

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Sysmex is a global leader in healthcare diagnostics and laboratory solutions, delivering innovative technologies that support healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes.

As Sysmex Australia continues to grow across Australia, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Supply Chain Specialist to join our Sydney team in a newly created role.

Working within a collaborative Supply Chain team, you will play a key role in ensuring product availability, inventory accuracy, logistics performance, and operational efficiency while supporting our growing customer base.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Team Leader, you will be responsible for inventory management, supply planning, and third-party logistics (3PL) performance management.

You will work closely with Sales, Service, Finance, suppliers, freight providers, and regional Supply Chain teams to ensure the effective flow of instruments, reagents, and spare parts across Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

• · Manage third-party logistics providers and monitor performance against agreed KPIs.
• · Manage inventory Accuracy in 3PL warehouse, initiate Annual stock take, conduct Weekly Cycle count activity.
• · Developed and implement Inventory principles and best practices.
• · Develop and maintain supply plans using demand forecasts, customer requirements, lead times, and inventory policies.
• · Monitor supplier performance, purchase orders, shipments, and expected receipts to mitigate supply risks.
• · Support S&OP activities through inventory analysis and supply planning.
• · Coordinate international air and sea freight activities.
• · Ensure compliance with import, customs, biosecurity, dangerous goods, and trade regulations.
• · Maintain accurate SAP S/4HANA master data and inventory records.
• · Monitor and report on key supply chain performance metrics.
• · Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities.

About You

• · Minimum 5 years' experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field.
• · Strong understanding of demand and supply planning principles.
• · Proven experience in inventory management and optimisation.
• · Experience managing 3PL providers and freight forwarders.
• · Strong SAP S/4HANA experience, particularly MM and SD modules.
• · Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• · Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• · Qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, or a related discipline.
• · Knowledge of Australian import and customs requirements.
• · Experience within healthcare, medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated industries.
• · Knowledge of CITES permits requirements and processes.

Why Join Sysmex?

• · Join a global healthcare leader recognised for innovation and quality.
• · Newly created role with the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
• · Exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations across Australia.
• · Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• · Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• · Hybrid working arrangements and modern Macquarie Park office.
• · Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits.