Why You Will Be Excited About This Role Build a unified, high-performing supply chain from the ground up for a 65-year-old retailer with 55 franchise locations. You'll drive reducing delivered costs, capturing rebate revenue, and digitising warehouse operations with genuine autonomy to negotiate suppliers, implement systems, and create measurable change. Lead transformational change via a shift from manual to digitised operations with NetSuite, barcode scanning, and GS1 labelling. Immediate impact though tackling rebate leakage, aged inventory, and compliance gaps with visible results across the network. Report to CEO with high visibility and cross-functional influence across procurement, product, finance, and operations. Why You Will Like Working Here Work with a consistently profitable 65-year-old business where the CEO (from fast-moving fashion/distribution) is actively investing in digital transformation. Report to a collaborative, KPI-focused CEO who values data-driven decisions. Lead your team (Warehouse Managers Strategic Supply Lead) with autonomy over strategy and systems. Flexibility after initial 3-6 months - transitioning to 1-2 days WFH with regional Queensland office base. What You Will Be Working On: Supplier negotiations & rebates: Lead Tier-1 negotiations, standardise vendor agreements, design rebate architecture, and eliminate leakage. Inventory & demand planning: Complete SKU mapping, implement demand planning, and liquidate aged/discontinued stock. Warehouse digitisation: Drive NetSuite adoption, implement barcode scanning/GS1 labelling, and publish performance dashboards. Safety & compliance: Implement WHS systems (QLD Act), maintain AS 4084:2023 racking standards, and embed Chain of Responsibility controls. What Type Of Person Will Be Successful You're a relationship driven Supply Chain Leader ideally with multi-site retail/franchise experience in the homemaker category. You've negotiated supplier rebates, optimised ERP/WMS systems (NetSuite ideal), led digitisation projects, and understand WHS compliance and racking standards. Proven rebate negotiation and capture Delivered cost reductions and margin gains. Strong ERP/WMS experience (NetSuite preferred) driving data integrity, workflows, and adoption. Change leadership having coached teams through digitisation You take WHS compliance seriously having knowledge of the relevant legislation including Chain of Responsibility. Franchise-first mindset with data-driven accountability and hands-on leadership style. If you've worked in roles like Supply Chain Manager, Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager, or Multi‑Site Operations Lead, we'd love to hear from you. How To Apply If you have most of the capabilities outlined and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Select Apply and attached your CV quoting reference 1462090. Confidential enquiries welcomed by Andrew Hill on 0488 557 162 www.carrollconsulting.com.au
