- Narellan, NSW | Full-Time, Permanent
- $100K-$120K base + Super
- On-site Monday to Friday
International Poles is an established supplier and manufacturer of poles and related products, servicing commercial customers across NSW and Australia. This role supplies high-quality engineered products to projects and combines international and local sourcing with inventory and supply chain management.
Why join
- Opportunity for you to make a real impact on a growing business
- Take ownership of international purchasing, imports, logistics and inventory operations
- Hands-on role with genuine career development and the potential to move into an Operations Manager position
- Work in a close-knit team that embraces teamwork
- Report to a consultative GM that supports new ideas and values staff contributions
The Role
Reporting directly to the General Manager, this diverse, hands-on position combines procurement and supply chain management with supervision of the Warehouse and Project Facilitation teams. Roughly 70% of the role is hands-on procurement and logistics, with the balance in team supervision, reporting and systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring products are sourced efficiently, stock is available, freight costs are controlled, and customer orders are delivered on time and in full (DIFOT).
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage international and local purchasing, supplier relationships and stock replenishment
- Coordinate overseas suppliers, import orders, container planning and international freight
- Negotiate freight rates, monitor shipping schedules and optimise landed costs
- Oversee inventory accuracy, stock availability and warehouse operations
- Supervise and support the Warehouse and Project Facilitation teams, setting operational priorities
- Maintain purchasing, inventory and pricing data within the ERP system
- Develop operational reports, monitor performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Drive continuous improvement across procurement, logistics and operational processes
About You:
- You are an organised, solutions-focused procurement or supply chain professional who enjoys taking ownership and keeping operations running efficiently
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain operations, ideally within manufacturing, building products or industrial distribution.
- A degree in Supply Chain or a related field will be an advantage
- Strong experience in international purchasing, import logistics, container planning and freight forwarding
- Sound knowledge of inventory management, supplier negotiations and cost control
- Experience supervising or coordinating teams, with the confidence to lead by example
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite highly regarded)
- Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills
- A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
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