Supply Chain Manager

Farm Frites Australia

Location: Melbourne, Victoria/Hybrid
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Title: Supply Chain Manager
Department: Operations
Reports To: Director of Operations

1. Position Purpose

The Supply Chain Manager is accountable for the operational execution of the end-to-end supply chain function at the Dooen manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include:

  • Raw material and procurement management
  • Production and demand planning
  • Inventory management
  • Freight, 3PL warehousing and cold storage
  • Domestic logistics and distribution

2. Role Scope & Strategic Alignment

Director of Operations Accountability (Strategic)

  • Overall site performance and operational strategy
  • Capital planning and network optimisation
  • Executive stakeholder management
  • Long-term capacity and commercial direction

Supply Chain Manager Accountability (Operational Execution)

  • Implementation of supply chain strategy
  • S&OP execution and planning discipline
  • Inventory and working capital control
  • Supplier performance management
  • Logistics optimisation
  • Supply risk mitigation
  • Integrated procurement

3. Key Accountabilities

3.1 Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Execution

  • Lead monthly S&OP cycle in collaboration with Sales, Production and Finance.
  • Ensure forecast alignment with production capacity and raw material availability.
  • Identify supply constraints and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain forecast accuracy and planning integrity.

3.2 Raw Material & Procurement Management

  • Partner with Agronomy/Potato Manager and assist with maintaining a reliable supply of potatoes.
  • Manage procurement of ingredients, packaging and indirect materials.
  • Negotiate supplier agreements within delegated authority.
  • Monitor supplier performance, cost trends and risk exposure.

3.3 Inventory & Working Capital Control

  • Maintain optimal stock levels across raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
  • Deliver inventory accuracy ≥ 99%.
  • Reduce obsolete, aged and slow-moving stock.
  • Drive improvements in inventory turns and cash conversion cycle.

3.4 Warehousing & Logistics Performance

  • Oversee warehouse operations including cold storage integrity.
  • Ensure Deliver In Full On Time (DIFOT) ≥ 98%.
  • Manage third-party logistics providers and freight contracts.

3.5 Financial & Budget Accountability

  • Develop and manage the supply chain operating budget.
  • Deliver performance within approved cost parameters.

3.6 Systems, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

  • Ensure ERP/MRP data integrity.
  • Embed KPI dashboards and performance reporting cadence.

3.7 Leadership & Culture

  • Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and KPIs.

4. Key Performance Indicators

  • DIFOT ≥ 98%
  • Inventory accuracy ≥ 99%
  • Forecast accuracy in line with business targets
  • Working capital improvement year-on-year

5. Authority

  • Procurement and freight contract negotiation within delegated limits.
  • Approval of operational supply chain expenditure within budget.

6. Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business or related field.
  • 7–10 years’ experience in manufacturing supply chain leadership.
  • Strong S&OP and inventory management expertise.

Desirable

  • Experience in food manufacturing or agricultural processing.

7. Core Competencies

  • Operational execution excellence
  • Commercial acumen
  • Risk management capability

8. Workplace Health & Safety

  • Ensure supply chain operations comply with WHS legislation and Farm Frites policies.
  • Maintain safe warehouse and transport practices.

9. Position Classification

This is a senior operational leadership role within the Operations function and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy within strategic parameters.