Supply Chain Manager in Sydney

Work for a world leader in performance vehicle electronics in a fast-paced environment located in Western Sydney. If you're interested in modified performance cars, motorsports and electronics, then Haltech is the company for you. Haltech is renowned for the design and manufacture of electronic engine management systems for modified performance vehicles and motorsport applications. Our mission is to empower automotive enthusiasm using technology.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to join our Operations Department. This position will be responsible for owning the end-to-end flow from raw materials to finished goods, reporting to the Operations Manager. Your goal will be to get the right product to the right place, at the right time, for the right price.

About the Role

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 8 across Planning, Purchasing, Distribution, Warehousing and Inventory, setting objectives and running performance reviews.
• Develop and deliver the supply chain strategy and annual plan, and manage the operating budget.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Own the S&OP process with Sales, Engineering, Production and Finance, and oversee demand forecasting, master production scheduling and MRP.
• Set stocking policies, safety stock, reorder points and lead-time parameters.
• Manage new product introductions and end-of-life transitions from a supply perspective, spotting supply risks early and leading recovery plans.
• Oversee purchasing and expediting for components, finished goods and indirect items.
• Lead supplier selection and negotiations on price, terms, lead times and MOQs, manage supplier performance and develop alternate sources to reduce single-source and long-lead risk.
• Oversee outbound dispatch to domestic and international customers, distributors and our global subsidiaries, and manage carriers, forwarders and 3PLs.
• Oversee inbound international freight, customs clearance, duties and import/export compliance, while optimising freight costs, transit times and delivery performance.
• Oversee receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, and ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes and variance investigation.
• Balance service levels against working capital, act on slow-moving and obsolete stock, manage stock transfers between global locations and support Finance with inventory valuation and month-end.
• Maintain NetSuite data integrity, produce KPI reporting, lead process and system improvement projects and maintain SOPs.
• Ensure WHS, trade, customs and environmental compliance, and support audits.

About You

• A degree in supply chain, logistics, operations or business, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in supply chain, including 3+ years leading multi-function teams.
• Hands-on experience across planning, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and inventory control.
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience with international freight, import/export and customs processes.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills, including the ability to build KPI reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A sound understanding of WHS obligations in a warehouse environment.

Highly Regarded

• Experience in electronics or automotive manufacturing.
• Lean, CPIM/APICS or similar certification.
• Experience implementing S&OP and lean/continuous improvement methods.
• Experience supporting multi-country operations.
• A passion for cars and motorsport.

What We Offer

• A senior role with real ownership in a globally recognised Australian brand.
• A team of 8 and the opportunity to shape how the function runs.
• A passionate, tight-knit team that genuinely loves what it does.
• Staff discounts and other perks.

Haltech Engine Management Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.