Supply Chain Manager ANZ

This is your opportunity to work with a market leader and with well-known brands.  CRC Industries manufactures and markets specialty chemicals for the Industrial, Automotive, Hardware, and Marine industries.

Overview

The company is seeking to appoint a Supply Chain Manager at our East Tamaki site.  Reporting to the Director of Operations & Supply Chain, this role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end supply chain operations for New Zealand and Australia, including SIOP, warehousing, logistics, procurement, production scheduling, forecasting, and inventory. Provides hands-on leadership to ensure daily execution and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

SIOP

• Lead the monthly SIOP cycle to align Sales, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain for accurate demand and supply plans.
• Manage demand planning and forecasting using historical data and business insights to improve accuracy.
• Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to refine forecasts for new product launches.
• Balance inventory and production capacity to meet OTIF targets while minimizing working capital and obsolescence.
• Present SIOP dashboards and KPIs to senior leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Drive best practices and analytics to enhance SIOP maturity and operational excellence.

Sourcing, Inventory Control & Supplier Relationship Management

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership – Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and ensuring cost-effective, timely delivery of raw materials and components.
• Cost Optimization & Sustainability – Drives continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives while embedding ethical and sustainable sourcing practices.
• Risk Management & Supply Continuity – Implements proactive strategies to mitigate supply chain risks and minimize business disruption.
• Inventory Control & Accuracy – Oversees inventory planning, lead times, reorder quantities, and annual stock turn targets, ensuring precision through cycle counts and alignment with promotional plans.
• Supplier Relationship Management – Builds and maintains strong partnerships with suppliers, negotiates favourable terms, and conducts regular performance reviews to ensure quality and reliability.
• Operational Excellence – Champions process improvements and control programs that enhance efficiency and support business objectives.

Production Planning

• Develop and continuously improve procedures for material planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, master scheduling, and supplier development to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and implement planning and forecasting tools; lead process and system reengineering for supply chain planning and execution.
• Review 12-month rolling production capacity and recommend actions to address gaps.

Logistics and Transportation

• Oversee daily operations of AU & NZ 3PL partners.
• Control distribution costs, recommending sustainable cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure 3PL compliance with all legislative requirements.
• Build strong, reliable partnerships to achieve OTIF targets.

IT/Software Proficiency

• MS Office Intermediate to advanced level (Excel/Word/Outlook/PPT) essential.
• Experience with ERP essential, knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI highly desirable.

Education / Skills Experience

• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical ability
• Proven leadership in SIOP and production planning (chemical/liquid packaging)
• Collaborative, cross-functional relationship-building
• Strategic problem-solving with a customer-first mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Skilled in mentoring and motivating teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Adaptable and responsive to change
• Experience with chemical handling and dangerous goods (HASNO, GHS7)
• APICS/NZPICS or equivalent certification
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Supply Chain (preferred)

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Strong team culture with regular social activities
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

If you are seeking a career with a market leading company where innovation is encouraged and supported, and where you can make a significant contribution to growth, we would like to hear from you

Please include a covering letter with your application.

Applications will be reviewed and responded to after the Christmas holiday period, from 12 January on.