Supply Chain Manager ANZ

This is your opportunity to work with a market leader and with well-known brands. CRC Industries manufactures and markets specialty chemicals for the Industrial, Automotive, Hardware, and Marine industries. Overview The company is seeking to appoint a Supply Chain Manager at our Castle Hill site. Reporting to the Director of Operations & Supply Chain, this role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end supply chain operations for Australia and New Zealand, including SIOP, warehousing, logistics, procurement, production scheduling, forecasting, and inventory. Provides hands‑on leadership to ensure daily execution and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities SIOP Lead the monthly SIOP cycle to align Sales, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain for accurate demand and supply plans. Manage demand planning and forecasting using historical data and business insights to improve accuracy. Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to refine forecasts for new product launches. Balance inventory and production capacity to meet OTIF targets while minimizing working capital and obsolescence. Present SIOP dashboards and KPIs to senior leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. Drive best practices and analytics to enhance SIOP maturity and operational excellence. Sourcing, Inventory Control & Supplier Relationship Management Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership – Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and ensuring cost‑effective, timely delivery of raw materials and components. Cost Optimization & Sustainability – Drives continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives while embedding ethical and sustainable sourcing practices. Risk Management & Supply Continuity – Implements proactive strategies to mitigate supply chain risks and minimize business disruption. Inventory Control & Accuracy – Oversees inventory planning, lead times, reorder quantities, and annual stock turn targets, ensuring precision through cycle counts and alignment with promotional plans. Supplier Relationship Management – Builds and maintains strong partnerships with suppliers, negotiates favourable terms, and conducts regular performance reviews to ensure quality and reliability. Operational Excellence – Champions process improvements and control programs that enhance efficiency and support business objectives. Production Planning Develop and continuously improve procedures for material planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, master scheduling, and supplier development to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Identify and implement planning and forecasting tools; lead process and system reengineering for supply chain planning and execution. Review 12‑month rolling production capacity and recommend actions to address gaps. Logistics and Transportation Oversee daily operations of AU & NZ 3PL partners. Ensure 3PL compliance with all legislative requirements. Build strong, reliable partnerships to achieve OTIF targets. IT/Software Proficiency MS Office Intermediate to advanced level (Excel/Word/Outlook/PPT) essential. Experience with ERP essential, knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI highly desirable. Education / Skills Experience Strong planning, organizational, and analytical ability Proven leadership in SIOP and production planning (chemical/liquid packaging) Collaborative, cross‑functional relationship‑building Strategic problem‑solving with a customer‑first mindset Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure Skilled in mentoring and motivating teams Adaptable and responsive to change Experience with chemical handling and dangerous goods (HASNO, GHS7) APICS/NZPICS or equivalent certification Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain (preferred) The Benefits Bonus Scheme Strong team culture with regular social activities EAP (Employee Assistance Program) If you are seeking a career with a market leading company where innovation is encouraged and supported, and where you can make a significant contribution to growth, we would like to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed and responded to after the Christmas holiday period, from 12 January on. #J-18808-Ljbffr