The Client Joy Surgical Pty Ltd is an Australian owned company producing quality medical equipment supplier in Melbourne. They supply and distribute implants and instruments for spine and orthopaedics. They are looking for supply chain and distribution manager to join their team. The Role The role for hire is a Supply Chain and Distribution Manager based in Melbourne, VIC, it is a full-time role with an annual salary between $135,000 to $145,000, depending on experience plus superannuation. The Responsibilities Develop and implement effective supply chain and distribution strategies Forecast demand and plan supply requirements in coordination with sales and production Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors Oversee inventory levels to ensure optimal stock without overstocking or stockouts Monitor and manage warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and dispatch Coordinate logistics and transportation for timely and cost-effective delivery Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and quality standards across the supply chain Analyze supply chain performance and implement improvements based on KPIs Prepare and manage budgets for supply and distribution activities Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions Use ERP and inventory management systems to track goods and resources Supervise and train logistics, warehouse, and procurement staff Collaborate with internal teams to align supply chain operations with business goals Ensure proper documentation and reporting of supply chain processes and performance The Requirements Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field Minimum 3 years of supply chain and distribution management experience in professional capacity Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the medical equipment industry Minimum 3 years experience working with third-party logistics providers 3PL Minimum 3 years experience in demand forecasting, sales and operations planning (S&OP), and inventory optimization Minimum 3 years experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and performance evaluation Minimum years' experience in using ERP and supply chain management systems either SAP, Oracle, NetSuite Provide operational strategies, information, and reporting for the business and senior management Strong trend analysis and attention to detail Advanced Excel skills
