Morgan Consulting is delighted to partner exclusively with a leading global materials distribution and supply organisation as they look to appoint an experienced Team Leader – Supply Chain Planning to drive planning execution and operational performance across a national network. This is a key leadership opportunity for a hands-on and commercially minded supply chain professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments. The role will take ownership of daily planning operations, managing transport flows, 3PL performance and operational escalations, while leading a team to deliver strong service outcomes. You will play a critical role in improving planning processes, reducing cost leakage, and enhancing visibility and control across the supply chain network. Key Responsibilities: Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for: Lead and support a team of Supply Chain Planners across daily execution and workload prioritisation Act as the escalation point for transport delays, detention events and delivery disruptions Manage relationships with 3PL providers, ensuring performance against service levels and cost expectations Oversee damage and incident management, including investigations and claims recovery Monitor inventory positioning and coordinate inter-warehouse movements to support service outcomes Drive transport optimisation initiatives including load utilisation, routing efficiency and cost control Analyse operational performance, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions Develop reporting dashboards and provide insights across logistics and planning performance Partner with Sales, Customer Service and Operations to manage delivery risks and customer outcomes Drive system utilisation, process discipline and continuous improvement initiatives Lead, mentor and develop planning team capability and succession strength About You To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: Experience in supply chain planning, logistics coordination or transport operations leadership Strong exposure to managing 3PL providers, freight escalations and service disruptions Understanding of inventory management, distribution networks and planning workflows Experience working with ERP, WMS or transport planning systems Proven ability to lead teams within fast-paced operational environments Strong analytical capability with a focus on continuous improvement Excellent stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills Knowledge of international freight and shipping practices will be highly regarded What’s on Offer Leadership role with clear impact across national supply chain operations Opportunity to drive process improvement and operational performance Exposure to a global supply network and complex logistics environment Collaborative and performance-driven culture Competitive salary of $130,000 – $135,000 superannuation bonus To apply, please click APPLY or contact Sebastian Dahan at sdahan@morganconsulting.com.au for a confidential discussion.
