Joining the Metcash Family

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future. 

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join Metcash as an Supply Manager - Import / Private Label / Tobacco who will be responsible for managing the team responsible for optimal stock availability for Metcash retail and wholesale customers on direct imported & local products through effective order management, and management of import freight.

In this Role

• Strong end to end demand management of import and local products​
• Integration between supplier capability, Metcash event planning, and service and stock targets​
• Cost minimalization focus (including assisting in the negotiation of tenders)​
• Provide input into the strategic and tactical plans for Demand and Supply and ensure these are applied in International Supply Chain​
• Act as the key contact point and subject matter expert for Import processes and International Supply​
• Own and manage the relationship with freight forwarders including the management of the international freight tender process​
• Represent Metcash Food in New Line Governance and ensure all new lines meet the strict guidelines for occupying pick locations

You’re Likely a Match If

• Experience or understanding of Demand Planning in an FMCG environment
• Proven experience as a people manager with a strong focus on team development and performance
• Background in FMCG, with preferred experience in import/export operations
• Proficient in using Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking
• Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience working within or alongside complex supply chains

Life at Metcash

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first 6 months.

🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

🏆 Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

⚖️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023- 2024

🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

💸 Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member benefits program.

About Us

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and be part of something bigger!

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