<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>We are recruiting for a global distribution organisation operating within regulated markets. They are seeking an experienced <strong>Operations Manager</strong> to lead and transform its ANZ logistics and supply chain operations. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with a clear mandate to deliver a major national 3PL transition, followed by longer-term optimisation across the end-to-end supply chain.</p><p>Reporting into the <strong>Operations & Finance Director</strong>, this role is critical to ensuring operational excellence, service continuity and sustainable growth during a period of significant change.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>The Operations Manager is responsible for the efficient and effective management of logistics operations across Australia and New Zealand, including <strong>Supply Chain & 3PL Management, Demand Planning, Procurement and Shipping</strong>.</p><p>You will lead a team of operational specialists (Supply Chain, Purchasing and Demand Planning Team Leads) and work closely with senior stakeholders locally and across APAC.</p><p>This role is suited to someone comfortable working "in the trenches" while driving structural improvement and embedding best practice.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><ul><li>Own the implementation and delivery of a National 3PL transition</li><li>Align internal and external stakeholders during a high-engagement change environment</li><li>Execute the ANZ operational strategy and drive continuous improvement</li><li>Post-transition you will lead logistics and transport optimisation</li><li>Conduct a full review of New Zealand logistics and RFP</li><li>Review of customs clearance and trade compliance options</li><li>Improving procurement cadence and inventory discipline</li><li>Reducing commercial involvement in operational tracking</li><li>Transport consolidation and end-to-end supply chain efficiency</li><li>Manage operational change including M&A integration, new supplier/customer onboarding and regulatory change</li><li>Oversee MRP and inventory management, improving DIO and stock accuracy</li><li>Lead S&OP processes with commercial stakeholders</li><li>Analyse shipping trends and identify cost and efficiency opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li>10+ years' experience in senior operations or distribution leadership roles</li><li>Deep expertise in supply chain, logistics, warehousing and 3PL environments within regulated industries (chemicals, pharma, healthcare or food also highly regarded)</li><li>Strong understanding of WMS, EDI and end-to-end logistics movements</li><li>Proven leadership of teams within complex, international supply chains</li><li>Experience with ANZ and global trade and customs compliance</li><li>You are a strategic thinker with a highly practical, delivery-focused approach</li><li>Comfortable leading change in mid-transition environments</li><li>Strong commercial and financial acumen</li><li>Analytical, data-driven and solutions-focused</li><li>Collaborative, personable and effective with long-tenured teams</li><li>Confident stakeholder manager across local, regional and global groups</li><li>Willingness to travel within ANZ as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button. For further information contact Hollie on (03) 9239 8116.</p><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: 06830-0013382471</em></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aG9sbGllLnRob21zb24uMzI0NTkuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a market-leading organisation in Melbourne's CBD to appoint a Vendor Operations Team Leader on a permanent, full-time basis.</p><p>This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in P2P processes, Vendor Management, and Procurement to lead a high-performing team and drive operational excellence.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><p>As Vendor Operations Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring vendor data integrity, compliance, and process efficiency across the organisation. Your key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing a team of 3 Vendor Officers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement</li><li>Acting as the primary liaison between Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, and Technology teams</li><li>Overseeing Vendor Master Data integrity, including complex parent/child structures and multiple billing ABNs</li><li>Managing EFTSure portal operations, bank account verifications, and RCTI documentation</li><li>Leading compliance reporting, exception management, and providing regular updates to senior leadership</li><li>Driving process automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency</li><li>Managing end-to-end vendor communications and education programs for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Resolving complex escalations related to payment terms, invoice compliance, and supplier statements</li><li>Collaborating with Accounts Receivable and Procurement teams on vendor rebate management</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven team leadership experience with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams</li><li>End-to-end P2P process expertise with demonstrated experience driving process improvements</li><li>ERP system experience</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p><em>Reference Number: 06810-0013378785</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p>This is a hybrid position.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZmVyZ3VzLm1hbm5lcnMuNTg2NjcuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Our client is a long-established global manufacturing business.</p><p>Reporting to the Supply Chain Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted production through effective purchasing and supplier coordination.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Using Business Central / Navision and Excel to manage purchasing activities</li><li>Collating drawings and part numbers from Bills of Materials (BoMs)</li><li>Raising, placing and expediting purchase orders, ensuring requested delivery dates align with production schedules</li><li>Checking order confirmations, pricing accuracy and delivery terms</li><li>Managing both direct and indirect purchasing requirements</li><li>Sourcing, negotiating and procuring materials, goods and services</li><li>Tracking orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolving delays, shortages or discrepancies</li><li>Liaising with logistics to coordinate shipments (local and overseas suppliers)</li><li>Maintaining supplier relationships and delivery schedules to meet manufacturing timelines</li><li>Preparing purchasing reports and identifying cost-saving opportunities</li></ul><p><br /><strong>About You<br /></strong><br />To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in a Purchasing Officer or Procurement role within manufacturing or engineering</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems such as Business Central / Navision & Excel</li><li>Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise in a deadline-driven environment</li><li>Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team</li><li>Confidence liaising with management, engineering teams and factory personnel</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside the box</li><li>High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today<br /></strong><br />Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button. For a confidential discussion on this role you can reach put to Hollie on (03) 9239 8116</p><p>Learn more about our Melbourne recruitment services: http://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-melbourne</p><p><strong>Job Reference No:</strong>06830-0013389947HT</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aG9sbGllLnRob21zb24uNDQzMTQuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
