Full Time Employment - Supply & Distribution Manager

Seeking a qualified and experienced Supply and Distribution Manager for full-time, permanent employment with a background in the manufacturing industry.

About Sloanebuilt
We are like one big family here, our team members are the heart of our business.
Sloanebuilt are a leading NSW trailer manufacturer.
Our team are committed to the future and have provided many job opportunities for the local community for the past 35 years.
We offer opportunities to grow, develop learn from and work alongside our world-class team of experts.
We encourage a culture of respect and reward high performance with an emphasis on quality, performance and reliability.
Sloanebuilt is proud to have a very strong, loyal and committed workforce that is made up of over 140 local employees.
We pride ourselves on our Sloanebuilt values, and look for them in each of our valued employees.

Roles to be filled
We are seeking to appoint an experienced & qualified candidate for full time employment with a background in the Heay Vehicle Manufacture and Repair Industry for the following positions:

- Supply and Distribution Manager with experience in overseeing supply chain operations, optimizing channel utilization, managing suppliers both nationally and internationally, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. The successful candidate will play a vital role in strategic planning, interdepartmental coordination, and collaboration with suppliers to ensure seamless product availability and distribution.

The Candidate
The successful candidate must be qualified and have experience in supply chain management, have exceptional leadership abilities, a strategic mindset, as well as the following:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent qualification.
- Extensive experience in supply chain, logistics, or distribution management, ideally within the manufacturing or automotive industry.
- 10+ years of experience in leading and managing teams.
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in using ERP systems for inventory, vendor, and supply chain management.
Key Strengths:
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to foster relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Ability to think strategically and solve problems efficiently.
- Exceptional team-building skills to motivate and lead diverse teams toward common goals.
Please note, only those candidates successful in the shortlisting process will be contacted in the coming week for interviews.

Requirements:
Please only apply if you have:
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or related field.
- Extensive experience in supply chain, logistics, or distribution management, preferably within the manufacturing or automotive industry.
- 10+ years of experience in team management.
- Experience with integrated ERP including vendor, supply and distribution, and inventory management systems.
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Dedicated to maintaining and promoting safe work practices
Applicants will only be considered if they meet the above requirements.

Remuneration
$120,000 - $130,000 per year Dependent on Skills & Experience. Remuneration can be negotiated with the successful applicant at interview stage

Remuneration will reflect current market conditions and industry award rates.