Supply Chain Manager

2 weeks ago


Whanganui, New Zealand Outsourced Personnel Full time

This role is being recruited by Whanganui's boutique recruitment agency Outsourced Personnel - specialists in placing skilled office-based staff.
Whatever your passion, Whanganui offers the perfect lifestyle fit. It's a town of culture, creativity and adventure surrounded by mountains, black sand west coast beaches and stunning landscapes. If you value work-life balance and affordable living with an easy commute to work, beautiful Whanganui is the place to be With excellent infrastructure, schools, and connectivity, it's the ideal lifestyle without compromise.
About TRS Tyre and Wheel: 
Established in 1977, TRS Tyre and Wheel has grown to become New Zealand's largest distributor of specialised tyres and wheels for the agricultural, industrial, and commercial sectors. They offer a comprehensive range of products and are the only company in the country that custom manufactures wheels for all agricultural and industrial applications. With decades of expertise, the TRS team is dedicated to delivering high-quality products, expert advice, and exceptional customer service.
TRS is driven by a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, allowing them to meet the unique needs of their customers by providing tailored solutions that keep industries moving. They value teamwork, reliability, and building long-lasting relationships with both clients and suppliers.
As part of the Yokohama group under Trelleborg Wheel Systems, TRS is connected to a global leader in tyres and wheel systems for agricultural and forestry machinery, construction, forklifts, and materials-handling vehicles.
Renowned for their technical expertise and long-standing customer relationships, many of which span generations, TRS is headquartered in Whanganui, with branches in Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, and Invercargill, serving clients across New Zealand.
About you:
Are you ready to take your supply chain expertise to the next level? At TRS Tyre and Wheel, you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational success at New Zealand's largest distributor of specialised tyres and wheels. We are looking for a passionate and results-oriented Supply Chain Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment.
In this role, you will lead strategic initiatives, optimise processes, and forge strong relationships with suppliers while contributing to the team's mission of delivering exceptional value to their customers. With opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative team culture, you'll be empowered to innovate and make a real impact on the business.
If you have a great attitude, excellent communication skills, and experience with ERP software, we want to hear from you 
Purpose of role:
To provide strategic leadership for all supply chain functions, ensuring that supplier commitments are met while aligning with TRS's financial objectives. This role aims to create value for both internal and external stakeholders by driving efficiency across the supply chain.
Key Accountabilities: Budgeting Develop and manage the annual product budget for major suppliers in collaboration with the CFC, Sales & Marketing Manager, and National Sales Manager.Provide regular analysis of current and future inventory values, supplier exposure, and foreign currency. commitments.Ordering Commitments Implement and oversee monthly inventory forecasts to ensure visibility and accuracy of ongoing inventory positions.Communicate forecasts to suppliers as needed.International Purchasing Handle all international inventory purchasing to meet TRS operational needs.Manage brand alternatives and supercessions in collaboration with the Sales and Marketing Manager.Ensure purchase commitments and documentation are provided to the CFC for effective foreign currency management and timely supplier payments.Integrate new product lines into budgeting and inventory management according to brand management requirements.Brands and Suppliers Foster strong supplier relationships by ensuring timely order placements and optimal service delivery.Manage supplier relationships to maximize value and efficiency for TRS.Product Delivery Ensure delivery lead times align with operational requirements.Reconcile orders placed with unconfirmed, confirmed, and shipped inventory.Develop processes to identify and mitigate supply chain gaps, ensuring fulfillment meets forecasted demand.Administration Negotiate and manage all international freight agreements and contracts.Maintain accurate and reliable inventory records and associated data within TRS operating systems.Develop and implement IT tools for effective forecasting, budgeting, ordering, and reporting.Identify and manage stock shortages, overstocks, aged stock, and obsolete stock.Create records for all new inventory items and manage inventory classification.Health & Safety Implement all elements of the TRS health and safety policy, ensuring adherence to safety values and behaviors at all times.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) Budgeting and Forecasting: Accuracy of budgets compared to historical results and future business needs.Timely and reliable provision of forecasts to suppliers and management.Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) in line with company expectations.Purchasing and Delivery: Achievement of target inventory values and stock turnover rates.Ratio of stock outages to sales on critical business lines.Adherence to agreed order placement and reporting deadlines.Order fulfillment within standard or communicated lead times from suppliers.Accurate reconciliation of TRS and supplier documentation throughout the supply chain.Shipping: Shipping arrangements that meet operational cost and timeliness requirements.Timely information provided to warehousing for domestic container movements.Suppliers: Strong supplier relationships resulting in a thorough understanding of inventory needs and increased ability and willingness to meet those requirements.Our ideal candidate is a proactive supply chain professional with tenacity, exceptional communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset. You are results-driven, capable of building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, and have a proven track record in the field. Your positive attitude and adaptability will contribute to TRS Tyre and Wheel's success in meeting operational goals.
All qualified candidates will be emailed the Candidate Job Brief and applications are reviewed as they land with round one of interviews likely to be scheduled before the closing date.

This role is being recruited by Whanganui's boutique recruitment agency Outsourced Personnel - specialists in placing skilled office-based staff.


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