SCM Specialist

SCM Specialist supporting planning, inventory and logistics for a global engineering leader in Western Sydney

Your new company

We are partnering with a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit an SCM Specialist to support end‑to‑end operational supply chain activities across Australia and New Zealand. This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials availability, stable supply performance, accurate inventory management, and effective data governance across a high‑performing supply chain function.

Your new role

Reporting to the Supply Chain & Operations Manager, you will be responsible for supporting materials planning, inventory control, procurement processes, logistics coordination, and master data accuracy. This role works closely with material planners, production teams, finance, customer service, suppliers, and freight partners to ensure smooth operational execution.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing and maintaining material master data, product lifecycle updates, and SAP data quality
  • Executing cycle counts, stocktakes, inventory adjustments, and reconciliation activities
  • Reviewing open purchase orders, supplier confirmations, lead times, and transit updates across AU/NZ
  • Investigating and clearing open goods receipt issues and liaising with Accounts Payable
  • Managing lost‑in‑transit cases, misrouted materials, and returns coordination
  • Coordinating with freight providers for import/export activities, quotes, and delivery resolutions
  • Supporting sales order updates, ETA communication, and urgent customer requirements
  • Assisting production and subcontracting activities, including BOM accuracy and kitting requirements
  • Supporting S&OP cycles, forecast reviews, and safety stock analysis
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, SOP development, and process governance projects

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong analytical capability, deep understanding of supply chain processes, and the ability to manage complex data flows.

You will ideally have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics
  • Strong SAP experience (MM, SD, PP modules)
  • Experience in inventory management, materials planning or supply planning
  • Strong Excel skills for data analysis and validation
  • Understanding of domestic/international freight processes
  • High attention to detail and strong master data management capability
  • Ability to understand complex intercompany, logistics, and planning processes
  • Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability

Desirable:
  • Experience within AU/NZ supply chain environments
  • Exposure to subcontracting, kitting, and BOM structures
  • Experience working with global freight providers
  • Experience supporting transformation or process improvement initiatives

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to work within a globally connected engineering organisation
  • Exposure to end‑to‑end supply chain operations across ANZ
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Involvement in process improvement and strategic supply chain initiatives
  • Competitive hourly rate aligned to experience

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Supply Chain & Logistics
Location
NSW - Northern Sydney
Specialism
Logistics
Ref:
2980969

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Harrison Payne, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Parramatta
Suite 501, Level 5, 80 George Street

Telephone: 02 8860 1628

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