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The Director of Supply Chain, ANZ is responsible for leading, directing and managing the supply chain to maximize the revenue and profitability of the brand and core products, to achieve agreed service levels and to operate at cost effective levels. In addition, they are required to provide leadership, direction and support to managers and staff; and to ensure all agreed cost and service levels are reached and maintained. Within this context, the Director of Supply Chain, ANZ is inclusive of Manufacturing, Logistics and Warehousing, contributing to the strategic intent by working with key stakeholders to develop ad implement relevant products and services in line with corporate objectives and business requirements. The incumbent is also responsible for the provision of support to the Managing director on issues such as policy and procedure development, service delivery and performance, business growth and the development of new and/or enhanced capabilities. The Director of Supply Chain leads the team by coaching, mentoring and developing staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding, providing performance management feedback through goal setting, career development, training, employee recognition and disciplinary action (with the assistance of Human Resources where necessary).
Job Responsibility:
Provide effective leadership to the Supply Chain team by providing clear strategy and guidelines
Prioritizing activities across the Supply Chain to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Adding value to the whole of the organization in participation of resource allocation and decisions
Developing, monitoring, and optimizing the performance of staff
Continually review and consider improvements in the process for delivering customer service
Ongoing management and analysis of processes with a view to identifying improvements and streamlining service delivery
Oversee the purchase and leasing of equipment and buildings for the whole Supply Chain
Safety, Environmental and CoR compliance across the whole Supply Chain
Develop and Distribute Procedures
Assist with achieving set financial targets for revenue, profitability and manage costs within budget
Active and vigorous participation to achieve the corporate strategy and goals
Ensure operational staff engagement and empowerment of business unit direction
Deliver or exceed the financial targets set for revenue and manage within allocated expenditure
Ensure Supply Chain projects are delivered on time and within budget parameters
Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Communicate key business information and strategic change initiatives to internal and external customers and staff
Requirements:
Relevant University or TAFE Education preferably in Manufacturing/Operations Management
Relevant Industry Certifications
Minimum of 10 years Management experience
Minimum of 10 years Logistics/Manufacturing experience
Experience in Purchasing, Planning, EHS and ISO environments
Forklift and High Hazard licenses
Travel upto 20% is required for this role
Nice to have:
Leadership in a Manufacturing/Logistics or Supply Chain environment
Knowledge of industries legal rules and responsibilities
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
Communication and people skills
Embodies the three virtues to be an ideal team player: hungry, humble and smart