Operations Manager-Sydney Based

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Operation Manager-Market leader in the stationery industry

Summary about this job

Production, Planning & Scheduling

Company: Private Advertiser

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-8-7359-3273

Fax: +61-8-8585-9680

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About the business

We are a leader in the stationery industry and this is an opportunity for an individual who enjoys the challenge of all facets of product procurement. Thorough training and support will be provided by an experienced and friendly team

About the role

Responsibilities

Product Demand and Inventory Management

  • Develop monthly and annual product demand forecasts based on sales trends, sales forecasts and marketing assumptions
  • Liaise with suppliers (local and international) on product, production schedules and delivery requirements
  • Responsible for all purchase orders and approval processes
  • Drive just-in-time inventory level through detailed stock on hand/lead time analysis. Minimize both out of stock and inventory storage costs
  • Inventory Control – inbound receipts, inbound quality check, stock abatement and stocktake.
  • Work closely with sales team and finance to manage aged inventory
  • Maintain database of product SKU's including item codes, accounting groups, product specifications and certifications
  • Manage product claims and quality assessments
  • Prepare monthly stock reports

Warehouse/Logistics Management

  • Manage 3rd party logistics/warehouse provider overseeing all aspects of day to day running including stock inwards, outbound, EDI order processing, general stock inventory
  • Maintain contract requirements with 3rd party logistics/warehouse provider, including monthly KPI meetings and annual reviews
  • Negotiate contracts with transport providers for pallet, carton and local cartage 
  • Manage freight forwarders including cost analysis and monitoring KPI service levels

Customer Service and Order Fulfilment

  • Ensure a high level of customer service and timely product fulfilment and order deliveries.
  • Closely coordinate and communicate customer delivery schedules
  • Ensure distribution and documentation control of customer orders to the team members
  • Tracking and monitoring of the progress of customer order
  • Provide good after-sales support to the customers
  • Prepare relevant weekly management reports

Others

  • Manage team members covering inventory control, purchasing, quality control and customer service
  • Manage the Operations budget covering costs for freight, warehousing, IT, staffing and office management
  • Manage certification documentation

Skills and experience

  • Minimum 8 years' of relevant experience
  • Strong analytical skills including high Excel proficiency
  • Ability to inspire and lead a team effectively to meet deadlines
  • Good communications skills
  • Strong belief in quality, customer service levels, and cost efficiency
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications preferred

 

 

 

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