We are seeking and experienced Material Controller/Procurement Officer to be responsible for.

• The effective management of aftermarket supply chain to ensure timely availability of parts and to maximise customer satisfaction.
• Expedite and manage the existing and new model/launch parts.
• Dealing effectively with market volatilities, urgent requirements, supplier capacity limitations, lead time, MOQs, logistics & warehousing hurdles – in pursuit of maximising order fulfilment.
• Manage all time buy & obsolescence management in line with company’s inventory KPIs, where & when applicable
• Develop supplier systems, technical and operation capabilities to deliver reliable material supply Monitor and manage supplier performance by conducting periodical review meetings
• Anticipate supply problems and develop/execute preventive plans

  Key responsibilities of the role:  

• Operational (Expediting)
• o Placing POs to suppliers for existing & upcoming products
• o Review all open PO’s periodically and update a delivery outlook
• o Actively engage with supplier to develop a satisfactory delivery outlook/problem resolution
• o Organise deliveries by liaising with freight forwarders & suppliers
• o Ensure supplier receipt of all order requirements (for existing & upcoming products)  
• Operational (Support)
• o Manage all aspects of inbound supplier chain to ensure the effective delivery of materials
• o Update & monitor transit data as per the internal business process
• o Ensure sales orders are processed on a timely manner
• o Create POs for supplier payment processing
• o Follow-up with suppliers/warehouse for urgent open POs & sale orders respectively
• o Ensure stock integrity at all times, by liaising with internal & external stake holders
• o Progressively review inventory settings in internal ERP
• o Review and maintain MOQ/UPQ details as required/applicable
• o Manage master data in ERP
• o Work collaboratively with warehouse/3PL provider
• o Manage any component level engineering changes, as required/applicable
• o Evaluate shipment discrepancies (over/under shipments) and advise the respective stake holders for a resolution
• o Manage supplier rejections on a case-to-case basis
• o Address inventory discrepancies as required  

The Must Haves:  

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain preferably with an understanding about in-bound & out-bound logistics
• Development of continuous improvement plans and delivery of the same from a system, procedural & people perspective
• Strong MS-Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management
• Excellent communication skills  

Personal Attributes & Behaviours           

• Team oriented, with an ability to bridge between various hierarchical levels within (supplier’s) organization
• Strong analytical, planning, negotiating, organisational and numerical skills with a focus on results
• Ability to use and leverage supplier relationships
• Ability to take initiative and solve complex problems.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and manage stakeholder relationships.

For more information contact Mitchell on 0425 269 780