About us
CPH Group is a family-owned, founder-led business based in Geelong. Under the PROBOND and PROGRAFIK divisions within the group we supply pre coated aluminium sheet and self-adhesive vinyls to Signmakers and Printers, RV manufacturers and Cladders across Australia. We’re growing, we move quickly, and we have a friendly team that genuinely backs each other.
The role
This is a senior, hands-on role that owns everything product. You’ll manage an inventory portfolio of over $6 million and work closely with our Business Unit Managers to decide what we sell, where we source it, how it’s made and when it’s time to retire it. You’ll be the guardian of product quality, from factory floor to customer site.
You’ll also build the systems and processes behind it, and keep them simple. We want someone who uses Claude to analyse the numbers, cut out manual work and make quick, well-informed decisions.
You’ll report to the CFO and lead our Purchasing and Inventory Controller and our contracted QC partner in China. You’ll also be the lead contact for our overseas suppliers.
What you’ll own
Inventory and supply
Oversee forecasting, ordering and stock levels across a $6M+ portfolio, balancing availability against working capital
Lead supplier relationships, negotiations and supplier agreements with overseas manufacturers
Find and deliver savings across the supply chain, from factory price through to landed cost
Product
Develop new products with manufacturers, manage the existing range and retire slow or underperforming lines
Keep product specifications, certifications and technical documentation current
Quality control
Set quality standards and specifications, and lead our China QC partner on pre-shipment inspections and ship-or-hold decisions
Track supplier quality and drive corrective action on defects and repeat issues
Manage incoming checks in Geelong and packaging standards, so issues are caught before they reach customers
Warranty claims
Run the warranty process end to end: investigate and check each claim, then recommend the outcome
Find the root cause, and recover costs from suppliers through credits, replacements or refunds
Keep warranty documentation current, and report on claim trends to prevent repeat problems
Systems and processes
Build simple, repeatable systems, reports and workflows using Claude AI that the whole team can follow
About you
You’re hungry, humble and smart. You’re great with numbers and highly organised. You get things done quickly and you don’t let issues sit. You have a sharp eye for quality, and you won’t accept “close enough” from a supplier. You like building better ways of working, and you know the best system is usually the simplest one. You already use Claude AI, or you’ll embrace it from day one.
5+ years in product management, supply chain or procurement, with direct experience dealing with overseas manufacturers (ideally in China)
Proven experience managing product quality with overseas manufacturers, including inspections, non-conformance and corrective action
Experience processing and investigating warranty claims, and recovering costs from suppliers
Strong numerical and analytical skills, and confidence managing a multi-million-dollar inventory
Highly organised: you manage competing priorities and deadlines without dropping the ball
A track record of building systems and processes that are simple and that people actually use
Practical use of AI tools for analysis, reporting or automation (Claude highly regarded)
Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Netstock, or similar ERP and inventory planning systems
Advanced Excel skills
Experience leading or coaching people
Clear, confident communication with suppliers, customers and internal teams
Highly regarded
Experience with technical or building products such as aluminium, ACM, vinyls, signage, RV or cladding
Experience with dashboards or BI tools (e.g. Phocas, Power BI) - You love numbers and data
Exposure to product compliance and testing, including fire performance standards
What’s on offer
$110,000 – $135,000 + super
Team bonus incentive linked to company growth
The freedom and backing to build modern systems using Claude AI
A real career path in a growing business
Direct access to leadership, so your ideas get heard and acted on swiftly
A friendly, supportive team culture
On-site gym and free parking
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Product & Inventory Manager in Geelong employer: CPH Group
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